Mimosa Pudica, shy plant, an effective nerves healing remedy | Umai Naturals

Introducing the sensitive plant, scientifically known as Mimosa pudica. The plant's leaves fold up due to a quick decrease of water in special cells at the base of the leaf stalks. This movement is also known as nyctinastic movement and happens naturally at night, which is why it's also called the "sleepy plant". #naturelover #islandlife #caribbean #usvi #stjohnusvi #paradise #tropicalvibes #wanderlust #vacationmode #oceanview #travelgram #virginislands #ecotourism #beachlife #adventuretravel |

The Mimosa pudica flower is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant. Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed "sleep" or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light. #TimelapseTuesday ⏳ | Science Channel