Mimosa pudica
Sensitive Plant
Central America and South America

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Prostrate annual
 
Pinkish flowers in a stalked, rounded inflorescence
 
Bipinnate, touch sensitive leaves
 

 

The plant's reaction to touch may be an adaptation to reduce transpiration or to deter grazing animals.

 

 
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