Mimosa diplotricha
| Giant sensitive plant | |
|---|---|
| Dense Mimosa diplotricha thicket in Bukidnon, Philippines | |
| Mimosa diplotricha inflorescence and thorns | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
| Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
| Genus: | Mimosa |
| Species: | M. diplotricha |
| Binomial name | |
| Mimosa diplotricha C. Wright ex Sauvalle | |
Mimosa diplotricha is a species of leguminous woody shrub native to the Neotropics. It is an invasive species and now has a pantropical distribution. It is commonly known as the giant sensitive plant, giant false sensitive plant, or nila grass.