Other common names for this plant include Guajillo, Mimosa Catclaw, Thornless Catclaw.

Berlandier acacia's soft white fragrant blooms begin opening in January in southern Texas. The flowers, which appear in ball-like clusters on a multi-stemmed shrub, produce an abundance of nectar prized by both bees and butterflies.

The plant grows as a multi-stemmed shrub, but with pruning, it can take the form of a tree. With high heat tolerance and lacy fern-like foliage, Berlandier acacia can be used as a speciman plant or in a hedge.

Importance as a caterpillar food source: Berlandier acacia is the food source for the Long-tailed Skipper. In addition to eating the leaves, caterpillars live in rolled up leaf shelters.

Importance as a butterfly nectar source: Attracting a wide variety of butterflies, Berlandier acacia is a valuable nectar source.

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