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Mimosa pudica
This pink flower has 360 degrees of thin petals that have rounded tips. You can see that the center is a darker pink. The leaves are fern-like.
These plants grow in lawns in the full sun and with other plants in the shade.
The name escapes me.
Spotted on May 7, 2011
Submitted on May 11, 2011
6 Comments
Its world wide spread plant, some credits goes to Portuguese sailors and adventurers like Darwin.
Well, we have it in Costa Rica, I was not sure if it is the same in Madagascar,....
I like that plant.
Thanks for your help! I've been busy and just now was able to add the ID.
Yes Jonathan.. Mimosa pudica
shy plant
Looks like a Mimosa sp....