MIMOSA PUDICA
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Mimosa Pudica.
Mimosa Pudica - as a noun
Prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical america, and australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
action planthumble plantlive-and-diesensitive plantshame planttouch-me-notExample Sentences
"The mimosa pudica is a sensitive plant that folds in its leaves when touched."
"Many people grow mimosa pudica as a novelty houseplant."
"The mimosa pudica is also known as the touch-me-not plant."
"The mimosa pudica is native to South and Central America."
"The mimosa pudica produces pink or purple flowers."