More commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not plant, Mimosa pudica is a tropical shrub that closes its leaves when touched. The plant is native to Central and South America and features ...
Saitama, Japan: Plants do not possess nerves and muscles that enable rapid movement in animals. However, Mimosa pudica, commonly called touch-me-not, shame or sensitive plant, moves its leaves by ...
Full disclosure: Until about 16 or so years ago, my knowledge of anything known as a mimosa was a novelty herb-like woody plant known also as the sensitive plant - Mimosa pudica. When barely touched, ...