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Mimosa pudica

Photo by S_Nem
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Seema
Very invasive in India Its fun to touch the leaves and see them droop
Mark Ridgway
Also called 'Thotta chiningi' in Tamil meaning 'complaining plant'. This is because if it is touched the leaves instantly close and stay that way for some minutes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvR_wgzHQ3A
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PublishedDecember 5, 2011

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