This flower is so fun and widespread in the world that many people remember it from days of childhood—One touch, and the leaves fold inward, and they wait a few minutes before they re-open.
As the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) inspires curiosity, it is not surprising it has also been the subject of much scientific scrutiny—how and why would a plant do this?! The reaction of movement is very costly for plants in terms of energy. For this reason, the poor Sensitive Plant has been poked and prodded in order to understand if and how plants can learn from past behaviors…indeed, they can! (Thank you, Sensitive Plant!)
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