Mimosa pudica, also known as the “touch-me-not plant” or “shy plant,” is famous for its rapid leaf-folding response when touched. This reaction is a type of plant movement called seismonasty, which means it is triggered by mechanical stimulation such as touch, shaking, or even wind. The movement happens because of changes in turgor pressure within specialized cells at the base of the leaflets and leaf stalks, called the pulvinus. When the plant is stimulated, ion channels open, causing water to

53K views · 1K reactions | The Mimosa pudica flower is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant. Like a number of other plant species, it undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed "sleep" or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light. #TimelapseTuesday ⏳ | Science Channel | Facebook

14 reactions · 6 comments | Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial flowering plant of the pea/legume family Fabaceae. It is often grown for its curiosity value: the sensitive compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken and re-open a few minutes later. It is well known for its rapid plant movement. (Wikipedia) #everyone #follower #highlightseveryone #followerseveryone #ThankYouLord #GodBless | Verna Sendin Guilas | Facebook