This document summarizes key details about the Mimosaceae family. It belongs to the order Rosales and contains important trees and shrubs like the acacia, mimosa, and albizzia. The family is characterized by alternate, compound leaves and flowers with 4-5 sepals/petals. Several species have economic uses - Acacia senegal and catechu produce gum arabic; Adenanthera pavonina yields a red dye; and various trees provide timber, medicine, or food.