FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Mimosa biuncifera | Catclaw Mimosa 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Catclaw mimosa is able to sprout from the root crown following top-kill
by fire [6,20].  Hibbert and others [19] report that catclaw mimosa is
fire tolerant and can rapidly recover by sprouting, even after repeated
burns.

Catclaw mimosa is common in Arizona chaparral.  Severe wildfires are
common in this vegetation type as a result of heavy fuel accumulation
and scant early summer rainfall [31].  Fire frequencies are generally
between 20 to 80 or 100 years, although some stands may experience
longer fire-free intervals [6].  Most chaparral species are well adapted
to fire and recover quickly.  It takes at least 20 years before enough
fuel accumulates to support a repeat fire, unless the area has been
grass seeded [6].


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Small shrub, adventitious-bud root crown

Related categories for Species: Mimosa biuncifera | Catclaw Mimosa