Photo: Mimosa pudica 2.
Flower and leaf. Bergianska trädgården, Stockholm, Sweden. Greenhouse. 2012-07-05.
Mimosa pudica L.
Engl.: sensitive plant, shameplant, touch-me-not.
Deu.: Sinnpflanze.
Fran.: sensitive.
Sven.: sensitiva, brasiliansk sensitiva, rör-mig-ej.
Suom.: tuntokasvi.
Span.: sensitiva, dormidera.
Flower and leaf. Bergianska trädgården, Stockholm, Sweden. Greenhouse. 2012-07-05.
Classic texts: Woodville 1790-1794.
var. unijuga. Flower and leaf. Kew Garden, London, UK. Greenhouse. 2004-06-03.
var. unijuga. The same two flowers, now with some curled-up leaves. Kew Garden, London, UK. Greenhouse. 2004-06-03.
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