Arizona Mimosa, Garabatillo

• Scientific Name: Mimosa Distachya V.Laxiflora
• Common Name: Arizona Mimosa, Garabatillo
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: a flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 14. Eudicots: Fabaceae - legume family. Phytoneuron 2015-58: 1-83. Published 20 Oct 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/58PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt14Fabs.pdf#page=41
• Habitat: Rocky slopes, canyons
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Alternate bipinnate
• Flower Color: Purple or magenta or pink
• Flowering Period: May to Sept.
• Rarity: Rare
• Family: Fabaceae (bean family)