Description:
Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the sensitive plant, is a fascinating perennial native to the Caribbean and South America. It is renowned for its rapid leaf-folding response to touch, a defense mechanism that exposes its spines. This plant features forest green, compound leaflets and globe-shaped lilac-pink blooms. It thrives in tropical climates as a perennial but is often grown as an annual or houseplant elsewhere. Mimosa pudica prefers nutrient-poor soils and is not shade-tolerant. It is also known for its ability to extract heavy metals from polluted soils, making it useful for phytoremediation. Despite its beauty, it can become invasive in some regions.
Sources:
- [1] Mimosa pudica: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [2] Sensitive Plant: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
- [3] Mimosa pudica: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Sensitive Plant: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
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