However, Mimosa pudica, commonly called touch-me-not, shame or sensitive plant, moves its leaves by bending the motor organ “pulvinus” immediately in response to touch and wound.

National Mimosa Day is celebrated annually on May 16. It's a day to celebrate and recognize the cocktail that's a brunch staple. Caitlin Clark won't play in WNBA All-Star Game because of injury ...

A plant’s version of muscles does the lifting and pushing that shuts a Mimosa pudica plant leaf like a book when touched, perhaps as defense against danger. Now scientists are looking at how ...

As children, we were all fascinated with the 'Touch-Me-Not plant', also known as 'Mimosa pudica', which is known for rapidly closing its leaves when touched. One slight touch and the leaves of the ...

Mimosa Pudica This evergreen tropical plant which is characterised by fern-like leaves which close and droop when touched, has nerve regenerating properties.

Some sensitive plants fart when they face danger, a new study has revealed. The Mimosa pudica plant lets off a stink bomb to ward off predators, researchers found. The flowering plant is already ...