International Women's Day is Mimosa Day

Scientifically known as Acacia dealbata, the mimosa is a plant native to Australia and Tasmania, that Europeans introduced in Europe in the early 1800s, fascinated by its exotic beauty.
The common name comes from the latin mimus (to mime), evolved in the Spanish mimar (to cuddle), because some species are particularly sensitive to touch. The plant's delicate and sensitive nature made natual its association with the feminine.
Mimosas can appear as trees or shrubs, and their distinctive feature is a dense, deep yellow bloom, with round flowers and leaves resembling bird feathers. It blooms in early March, making it one of the first plants to flower, signaling the arrival of spring. It's therefore not surprising that mimosa has been given the symbolic meaning of rebirth and fertility.
For all these reasons, it has been chosen as the symbolic flower for International Women's Day, which falls on March 8th.

In 1946, in the post-war period, women were trying to gain recognition for their rights. In Italy, the mimosa was chosen precisely at this time, during a demonstration in Rome, as a symbol of the fight for women's rights. This is because it is a plant capable of adapting to different climates and poor soils, withstanding adverse weather conditions.
Resilient yet delicate in appearance. 
The scent of the mimosa permeates the streets at this time of year and reminds us that we must never stop fighting because spring is just around the corner.