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Mimosa borealis
Intricately branched, thorny shrub, 3-6 ft. Thorns are recurved prickles, or 'catclaws'. Fluffy, ball-shaped pink blossoms in spring.
Full sun, part shade. Grows on dry limestone soils. Takes heat and drought.
Fragrant blossoms attract many types of butterflies, and it's seeds are eaten by birds.
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