| Family : | Fabaceae |
| Longevity : | Perennial |
| Origin : | Native |
| Season : | Warm |
| False-mesquite calliandra is a woody shrub with many branches, a mimosa-like appearance and stands three to ten inches in height. It resides in caliche and limestone of the South Texas Plains and Edwards Plateau. False-mesquite calliandra flowers from March to May. This plant is often foraged by cattle and white-tailed deer. | |
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| Whole Plant |