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Tacotodd · « **on:** August 09, 2021, 04:09:41 PM »

I’ve been told that Silk Tree, aka memosa, is closely related to a cottonwood. Would anyone care to clear that response from my friend up for me as so to further my limited education on such matters?

I’m smart enough to know that I don’t know, ya know

WDH · « **Reply #1 on:** August 09, 2021, 05:25:21 PM »

Not related in the least. Mimosa is a legume and has a pod (think long pea pod) for a fruit. Cottonwood is in the genus Populus. It’s relatives are the aspens and balsam poplar.

Mimosa also has a unique leaf, a bi-pinnate compound leaf. Not too may of those in the tree world. Cottonwood has a simple leaf.

Tacotodd · « **Reply #2 on:** August 09, 2021, 05:36:38 PM »

Thx, I’ll be sure to share (show) that bit of information with (to) him. I was sure that they were different, but I don’t know my trees nearly as well as you guys n gals. You’ve put my mind at ease.

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