"Mimosa pudica" has several natural predators, such as the spider mite and mimosa webworm. Some species are commonly called mimosa, which more accurately refers to plants of genus "Mimosa". Additionally, "Mimosa hostilis" contains labdane diterpenoids. "Mimosa pudica" demonstrates both antioxidant and antibacterial properties. The leaves of the "Mimosa pudica" close quickly when touched. One ton of wattle or mimosa bark produces about 150 lbs of pure tannin. The fern-like branches have leaves that are "Mimosa" like, finely pinnate, growing to long. One ton of wattle or mimosa bark contained about 150 lbs of pure tannin. Experiments were made on how anesthetics for animals could affect "Mimosa pudica". On 28 July 1865 153 Welsh settlers arrived aboard tea clipper "Mimosa". It is also possible to propagate "Mimosa tenuiflora" via cuttings. It is resistant to gypsy moths but is defoliated by another pest, the mimosa webworm. For cases of cough and bronchitis, a water extract (decoction) of "Mimosa tenuiflora" is drunk. This is because the leaves of the mimosa close at night, or when touched. The genus "Mimosa" (Mimosaceae) contains 400-450 species, which are mostly native to South America.