mimosaceae

• Sustantivo científico que designa una familia de plantas leñosas espinosas (generalmente arbustos o árboles pequeños), cuyas hojas son sensibles al tacto, de manera similar a los animales; a menudo se incluye en la familia de las leguminosas.

A scientific noun referring to a family of spiny woody plants, usually shrubs or small trees, whose leaves mimic animals in sensitivity to touch; commonly included in the family Leguminosae.

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   A family of spiny woody plants, usually shrubs or small trees, whose leaves are sensitive to touch, often included in the legume family.

   Familia botánica Mimosáceas

   • The Mimosaceae family includes plants like the sensitive plant and acacia.
   • Many species in Mimosaceae have leaves that fold when touched.
   • Botanists often debate whether Mimosaceae should be a separate family or part of Fabaceae.