Mimosa pudica: Touch me not plant
Q. What is the scientific name of 'touch me not plant'?- Published on 11 Nov 15a. Mimosa pudica
b. Mimosa tenuiflora
c. Piptadenia adiantoides
d. Kanaloa kahoolawensis
ANSWER: Mimosa pudica
- 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.
- The species is native to South America and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed. It can also be found in Asia in countries such as Thailand.
- It grows mostly in shady areas, under trees or shrubs.
