The difference between Albizia Julibrissin and Mimosa

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1. Differences in plants

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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Plant classification: Albizia julibrissin trees are relatively tall, with a maximum height of 16 meters; mimosa trees have a maximum height of 1 meter. Leaf classification: Albizia julibrissin has a large single leaf, 6 to 12 mm in length, and is not closed; Mimosa pudica has a single leaf length of 5 to 10 mm, and will close when touched. Flower classification: Albizia Julibrissin fan-shaped inflorescences, the color of the flowers is pink; Mimosa flower heads, the color is light pink.

1. Differences in plants

1. Differences in plants

Albizia julibrissin is a deciduous tree with a relatively high height, up to 16 meters. The top of the tree expands outwards, and the new branches have the same small branches.

Mimosa is a herbaceous plant, so the plant is relatively small, with a maximum height of only 1 meter.

2. Differences in leaves

The single leaves of the Albizia julibrissin tree are relatively large, with a length of 6 to 12 mm. The leaves will not close when touched.

The leaves of Mimosa are linear or oblong in shape, and the length of a single leaf is 5 to 10 mm. As you can tell from the name, its leaves will close when touched.

3. Differences in flowers

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The inflorescences of Albizia julibrissin are relatively large, fan-shaped, the flowers are dark pink in color, the calyx is tubular, 3 mm long, and the flowering period is from June to July.

Mimosa inflorescences are small, head-shaped, spherical, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The flowers are small in shape and light pink in color. The flowering period is from March to October.

2. Differences in leaves

3. Differences in flowers

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