Genus Mimosa

Latin NameObservation dateLocation
Genus MimosaAugust 29 2026Central Aceh Regency,Aceh, Indonesia

What you see here is the base of the fruit from a mature, dried-out Mimosa pudica (sensitive plant). This plant is easily found almost anywhere; its population in my area is quite stable, and many people—including farmers—view it merely as a weed or a nuisance that causes problems. As we know, the plant's stems are covered in sharp, fine thorns, making it dangerous to touch or risk accidental pricks; unfortunately, these thorns remain attached even after the stem has died and dried out. Without looking closely at the fruit base, one might miss its hidden uniqueness and beauty; take a look at the images I have provided here to see the beauty and distinctive character of the Mimosa pudica fruit base.

I managed to find this plant in my cocoa plantation; the base of the fruit appears old and dried out, yet its beauty and structure are clearly visible in the photos I captured using a macro lens.
Alright everyone, I am now going to share some images of the fruit base of this Mimosa pudica (sensitive plant) here.



Camera Usedpoco c65
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PhotographyGenus Mimosa
Photographer@maxmarvin


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Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/395182260
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5.15724696.6279279https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=5.157246701&mlon=96.6279279408#map=12/5.1572/96.6279



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