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Marlene A. Condon: They're not 'invasive' species. They're 'naturalized.'
You’ve probably noticed the tropical-looking trees with gorgeous pink puffs of flowers that are currently blooming around the area. Known as the silktree, or silk tree, mimosa tree, or just mimosa (Albizia julibrissin), the plant presents a sight that most …