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Mimosa

Mimosa pudica

Description:

"The compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, to defend themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later".

Notes:

Swe: "Sensitiva". A video that shows the plant´s movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5N7dY-N...

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Linnea Joandi
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Linnea Joandi

Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Spotted on May 25, 2015
Submitted on May 25, 2015

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