Brazilian Raintree Family: Fabaceae Subfamily: Mimosoideae Origin: Brazil
Chloroleucon tortum has delicate branches and tiny light-green compound leaves and is spiny. The leaves fold up at night or in subdued light. Will tolerate temperatures in the upper 30F range, but not for a long time.
Pithecellobium tortum has delicate branches and tiny... more
Pithecellobium tortum - Brazilian Raintree
Pithecellobium tortum has delicate branches and tiny light-green compound leaves and is spiny. The leaves fold up at night or in subdued light. Will tolerate temperatures in the upper 30F range, but not for a long time. Trunks short, to about 8 inches in diameter. Mimosa-like flowers are off-white and fragrant. Ornamental curious seed pods. Drought tolerant. Butterfly attractor. Great bonsai plant.
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