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Sensitive Plant

Sensitive leaves

A two shot sequence show a leaf (top) and after the leaf has been touched (bottom).
Family Fabaceae
Name Mimosa pudica
Common Name Sensitive plant

  See also:  Trees & shrubs

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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Culture:
Full SunPart shadeWater well in SummerTenderPerennialSometimes treated as an annualShrub
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