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(Top) Unstimulated and (bottom) stimulated sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica)

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How the sensitive plant reacts to touch

How the sensitive plant reacts to touch

Learn about the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) of Central and South America,...

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Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica).

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Sensitive plant, or humble plant (Mimosa pudica). The leaves rapidly droop...

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(Top) Unstimulated and (bottom) stimulated sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica)

(Top) Unstimulated and (bottom) stimulated sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica)

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