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Mimosa pudica

Photo by LeeYewLeung
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Field Notes

Description:

common weed found in the garden. A pioneer and very hardy. Haas torns. leaves shaped like feathers will close in response to touch (thigmotropism)

Habitat:

Garden, Tropical, Sabah

Reference Links:

Shameplant (Mimosa pudica) - Information on Shameplant, Mimosa pudica

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PublishedAugust 25, 2015

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