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Mimosa pudica
Small fern shaped leaves on a low ground cover plant. The leaves close when touched as in the second photo.
Spotted on the banks of Waverley Creek, not far from Mackay Qld
Always wonderd what this plant was called. Can any of my Noah friends tell me?
Just search TickleMe Plant to grow your own indoors. I love the TickleMe Plant Party Favor
Amazing the amount of common names this plant has amassed. It is really interesting to touch it and watch it close. I was wondering if it were related to the carnivorous plants?
I learnt about these at university in biology as a part of my zoology degree. The lecturers referred to them as 'touch me nots'! Great name, but obviously they have many creative names. Very interesting plant.
Andrea, thanks so much for all the IDs. I'm so thrilled to be learning so much lately. Hopefully it will all stick in the brain for the future.
Spotted on Jul 10, 2011
Submitted on Apr 10, 2013
