Popularly known as Mimosa pudica which in latin means "shy, bashful or shrinking" this plant is called the sensitive plant and sleepy plant because it automatically reacts when it is touched by Humans.
Plant moves when touched by Humans
This plant is called the 'sensitive plant and sleepy plant' because it automatically reacts when it is touched by Humans.
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Its compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later.
The foliage also closes during darkness and reopens in light.
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However, check this hilarious video below, and the reactions of the plant to being touched, bumped, hit, and heated with fire as well as some fantastic time lapse videography of the plant standing back up.
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