Cat's Claw Sensitive Brier - Mimosa quadrivalvis

Another amazing bean from the Fabaceae Family. Cat's Claw Sensitive Brier, Mimosa quadrivalvis, is aptly named. The sprawling stems are covered with tiny prickles that will catch on pants legs or skin if one is not careful. When touched the leaves will close up, a defense mechanism against herbivorous insects

The flowers are just delightful.