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Results: Mimosa pudica: the sensitive plant

Published on 03/09/2018
By: LBP
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Education
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(Source: edenproject.com) The mimosa pudica can move: its leaves fold up at night and also when touched.. It has a primitive nervous system of electrical impulses that trigger changes in cell water pressure at the base of the leaflets. Did you ever have one at home?
Yes
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274 votes
No
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Although native to Central and South America, this plant can be found in most tropical climes, usually in disturbed land around construction sites, orchards and agricultural land. In some countries it is classed as an invasive. Even though, I would love to have one. Do you know any other plant that can move when touched? Please mention it in the comments below. Thanks,
Yes
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356 votes
No
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This sensitive plant is semi-erect or ground-hugging herb up to 80 cm tall, often forming a small bush. Heavily armed with small thorns. Leaves composite, sensitive and soft-textured. Flowers pale pink to lilac, in stalked heads up to 2cm in diameter. Fruits pod-like up to 18mm long with prickly margins. Pollinated by wind and insects. Is this plant easy to find in your area?
This sensitive plant is semi-erect or ground-hugging herb up to 80 cm tall, often forming a small bush. Heavily armed with small thorns. Leaves composite, sensitive and soft-textured. Flowers pale pink to lilac, in stalked heads up to 2cm in diameter. Fruits pod-like up to 18mm long with prickly margins. Pollinated by wind and insects. Is this plant easy to find in your area?
Yes
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151 votes
No
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997 votes
Undecided
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467 votes
Not Applicable
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(Source: Wikipedia) Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial herb of the pea family Fabaceae often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later. Another plant that got my attention years ago is the sunflower. The sensitive plant closes when touched, while the sunflower plant follows the sunlight. It is wonderful to watch that in rural areas. Have you ever seen other plants following the sun?
Yes
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873 votes
No
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1245 votes
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