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Mimosa pudica
Red-orange. Seedpods burst when touched.
The species is native to South America and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed. It grows mostly in shady areas, under trees or shrubs.
Spotted on Sep 1, 2013
Submitted on Sep 1, 2013
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Spotted touch me not. Juices from the crushed stem sooth poison ivy or stinging nettle when applied to the skin.