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Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica

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Field Notes

Description:

Is a weed whose leaves retract on themselves when touched. I have also seen this plant when traveling in Central America. It is in many tropical places.

Habitat:

Forests and grasslands. Tropical countries.

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Mimosa pudica

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Comments (1)
Ashish
Wow nice.. I see here red edge of leafs clearly...special leafs..!!

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Biodiversity of Cambodia

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PublishedMay 28, 2011

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