VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Mimosa biuncifera | Catclaw Mimosa 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
Livestock seldom browse catclaw mimosa; however, it may be used lightly
if other forage is scarce [20,39].  Livestock eat the pods [10].  Scaled
and Gambel's quail eat the seeds [16].  It is of minor importance as a
browse plant for deer and pronghorn [5,39].


PALATABILITY : 
Catclaw mimosa has dense prickles and a tangled growth form which may
account for its relatively low palatability to livestock [10].  The pods
are highly palatable to cattle, and the seeds are highly palatable to
quail [10,16].  In western Texas, the palatability of catclaw mimosa has
been rated good for pronghorn but poor for cattle and sheep [5].


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
Catclaw mimosa has a tendency to form thickets, which presumably provide
hiding and thermal cover for a variety of small wildlife species.  Quail
use such thickets [34].


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Catclaw mimosa shows potential for erosion control.  Plants have a
tendency to form thickets which effectively bind soil [24,39].  


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
Catclaw mimosa flowers provide a good source of nectar for honey bees
[39]. 

This plant has been studied as a source of biomass for the production of
fuels and chemicals.  In comparison with 100 other plant species
examined, it yielded substantial amounts of oils, polyphenols, and
hydrocarbons [8].


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Catclaw mimosa is moderately resistant to phenoxy herbicides [19].  

Related categories for Species: Mimosa biuncifera | Catclaw Mimosa