Prairie Mimosa single Meriolix intermedia

Meriolix intermedia

and when fully mature

and even poorer soil with ease

Most species are native to the southeastern United States and Mexico

this charming plant tends to spread out a bit

Prairie Mimosa single Meriolix intermediaDesmanthus illinoensis Common names include Illinois Bundle Flower, Illinois Bundleflower, Illinois Desmanthus, Prairie Bundleflower, Prickleweed Prairie Mimosa is a member of the pea family and has the leaflet structure typical of that family, as well as being a nitrogen fixer like many in the pea family. Numerous small, opposing leaflets grow up small branches. Each plant has one or several upright stems that usually grow 1' 3' tall, but