Mimosa pudica and its Relatives: An Overview of the Sensitive Plant, Distribution, and Notable Characteristics
The term ‘sensitive plant’ often refers to Mimosa pudica Linn., a species within the subfamily Mimosoideae of the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family. However, for clarity, it’s worth mentioning that there are other plants sometimes colloquially called ‘shy plants’ or ‘touch-me-nots’. This detailed description focuses on M. pudica along with a clarification regarding another species, Agastache rugosa. … Read more