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Acacia tortuosa, Mimosa tortuosa Family: Mimosoideae / Mimosaceae Twisted Acacia, Huisachillo Origin: West Indies This tall, semi-evergreen, native shrub or small tree has feathery, finely divided leaflets of a soft, medium green color. The slightly rough stems are a rich chocolate brown or gray, possessing long, sharp, multiple thorns. The small, yellow, puff-like flowers are very fragrant and appear in clusters in late winter then sporadically after each new flush of growth, providing nearly year-round bloom. The persistent fruits have a glossy coat and contain seeds which are cherished by birds and other wildlife. Acacia Tortuosa is part of the main diet of Iguanas: Tree Parts eaten are the mature and young leaves, flowers and fruit. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/acacia_tortuosa&language=ru.htm

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