Sensitive Plant

Name: Mimosa pudica (Fabaceae)
Common Name: Sensitive plant


Sensitive leaves

A two shot sequence show a leaf (top) and after the leaf has been touched (bottom).

This plant's claim to fame is its ability to fold its leaves close in response to touch. If touched with more force, the entire leaf will fold down.

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  See also:  Trees & shrubs


Flower

Fruit

Full Sun Part shade Water well in Summer Tender Sometimes treated as an annual Perennial Shrub