What is "mimosaceae"

Mimosaceae \Mimosaceae\ prop. n. A natural family of spiny woody plants (usually shrubs or small trees) whose leaves mimic animals in sensitivity to touch; commonly included in the family Leguminosae.

Syn: family Mimosaceae.

Mimosoideae \Mimosoideae\ prop. n. An alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Mimosaceae.

Syn: subfamily Mimosoideae.