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Mimosa pudica
Mimosa pudica (from Latin: pudica "shy, bashful or shrinking"; also called sensitive plant and the touch-me-not), is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, re-opening minutes later. The species is native to South America and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed. Wikipedia.
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Used as medicinal plant in the Philippines: http://www.stuartxchange.com/Makahiya.ht....
Spotted on Nov 26, 2012
Submitted on Nov 27, 2012
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I missed your comment Shekai, sorry for the late acknowledgement. Thanks for the additional info. :)
Tea made from the roots is a good remedy for minor kidney discomforts. A reaction called turgor movement or turgor movement causes the leaves to close when touched.