sensitive plant
noun
: any of several mimosas (especially Mimosa pudica) with leaves that fold or droop when touched
broadly
: a plant responding to touch with movement
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“Sensitive plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sensitive%20plant. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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