Albizia julibrissin aka Mimosa

Albizia julibrissin, also known as the Persian silk tree, pink silk tree, or mimosa tree, is a deciduous tree originating from southwestern and eastern Asia. It belongs to the Fabaceae family and was introduced to Europe by Italian nobleman Filippo degli Albizia in the 18th century. The specific epithet julibrissin comes from the Persian word gul-i abrisham, which means "silk flower". The tree is easily recognizable by its olive-green branches, dark gray bark, and pinnately divided leaves that can grow up to 40 cm long. The tree blooms all summer with dense inflorescences on long stems that resemble silky threads and have white or pink stamens and a white base. The pods of the tree are brown, contain several seeds, and can grow up to 20 cm long. Silk Tree, as it is also called, is a popular houseplant that requires regular watering and does best in direct light no more than 1 foot away from a window. It prefers well-draining soil and can benefit from a gentle, organic fertilizer during the peak growing season. Albizia julibrissin is native to Iran, India, China, and Japan.