Mimosa
Vertical Mimosa pudica, also called sensitive plant or touch-me-not, folds its leaves rapidly when mechanically disturbed. Few plants exhibit such quick movements, although many—such as those that open and close their blooms according to the time of day—respond with slower movements to environmental stimuli. Martin Shields/Photo Researchers, Inc | Horizontal Mimosa pudica, also called sensitive plant or touch-me-not, folds its leaves rapidly when mechanically disturbed. Few plants exhibit such quick movements, although many—such as those that open and close their blooms according to the time of day—respond with slower movements to environmental stimuli. Martin Shields/Photo Researchers, Inc | Thumb Mimosa pudica, also called sensitive plant or touch-me-not, folds its leaves rapidly when mechanically disturbed. Few plants exhibit such quick movements, although many—such as those that open and close their blooms according to the time of day—respond with slower movements to environmental stimuli. Martin Shields/Photo Researchers, Inc |