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sensitive plant
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈsen.sə.tɪv ˌplɑːnt/ us /ˈsen.sə.t̬ɪv ˌplænt/
a tropical plant of the mimosa family that has pink flowers and narrow leaves that fold together when touched:
The sensitive plant has divided leaves that are sensitive to touch, and fluffy pale pink or pale purple flowerheads in summer.
The sensitive plant, which folds up when you touch it, is used in island medicine to treat stomach problems.
Studies on plant movement have centred around plants such as Mimosa pudica, the sensitive plant.
He noted that the sensitive plant folded its leaves at sunset in a similar way to which the plant reacts to touch.
We devised an experiment in which six sensitive plants (Mimosa pudica) were placed in a darkened room.
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