Sunday, September 9, 2012

Mimosa pudica

Have you ever seen a Mimosa plant or ever watched its leaves fold when touched?

Here at Toucheng Leisure Farm, we enjoy playing with it!
 
 
Mimosa is a Latin word which means shy. It is also known as the sensitive plant or "touch-me-not"!
 
 
But do you know that this rapid plant movement is their defense from predators? Its leaves close under a stimuli. and they "sleep" when:  touched, warmed, blown or shaken!
They reopen after a few minutes, how long? Come and experience it for yourself!

Interesting isn't it? There are still many more interesting things waiting for you to explore!

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