Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This fascinating houseplant's leaves curl up when touched. More commonly known as the sensitive plant or touch-me-not plant, ...

Being called a "sensitive plant" is not a compliment. The phrase "sensitive as a mimosa" refers to someone who reacts sensitively or overly sensitively. A look into the plant world explains the origin ...

Plants do not possess nerves and muscles that enable rapid movement in animals. However, Mimosa pudica, commonly called touch-me-not, shame or sensitive plant, moves its leaves by bending the motor ...

Mimosa pudica commonly called ‘Touch-me-not’, Sensitive plant’, ‘Humble plant’ or ‘Shameful plant’ because of its reaction to touch, is a weed found throughout the tropics. Apart from its many ...

Mimosa pudica, known as touch-me-not plants, quickly move their leaves in response to touch and new research reveals how they do it. In a study led by Masatsugu Toyota at Saitama University in Japan, ...

This evergreen tropical plant which is characterised by fern-like leaves which close and droop when touched, has nerve regenerating properties. In addition to its sensitive leaves which usually reopen ...

Scientists have discovered that Mimosa pudica, known as the ‘shy plant,’ possesses the capacity for enumeration. This finding suggests intelligence isn't only found in creatures with brains. Professor ...

Like the pure virgin maiden repulsed by the dirty fingers of the scraggy man, MIMOSA PUDICA (Touch Me Not or Sensitive Plant) quickly hides its face and body from the prowling fingers. The rapidity ...

Saitama, Japan: Plants do not possess nerves and muscles that enable rapid movement in animals. However, Mimosa pudica, commonly called touch-me-not, shame or sensitive plant, moves its leaves by ...