Dawn
This plant is known by various names the common being – sensitive plant, action plant, dormilones, touch-me-not, shame plant, zombie plant, or shy plant. It is a perennial flowering plant which shies away when touched, the leaves fold inward and remain like that for a short while before it springs back to its normal position.
The tiny flowers in pale pale pink look delicately pretty. The plant itself has thorns and you need to be careful while handling it. It is a weed in the tropical climates. Sensitive people who hate being touched to those who cannot take criticism are often referred to as touch me nots.
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Have you seen touch me nots in your part of the globe?
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Does it grow like a weed in your garden?
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as you said there are many of these – we used to search for them on walks with my dad just to watch them recoil from touch.
Great shot by the by!
We had loads of this weed and now I do not see it anywhere. I have decided to preserve atleast one if I see it again.
In my country, that thorny weeds are called putri malu (shy princess).
What an awesome name for it. Shy princess. I like that. We call it the sensitive plant.
They are such beautiful trees, I love them!
I remember seeing these growing up. Lovely color.
Beautiful flower……….
My dad had these in his garden when I was little. I loved touching it. lol. Great memories you just made me think of. Thank you!
Aww.. that is nice Kim. It always make me happy to see some pictures that bring back happy childhood memories. I got the love of gardening from my dad.
So did I! My mother can’t keep a cactus alive, while dad had the green thumb for sure.
It’s beautiful. I don’t havea a garden I have weeds! Thanks for sharing this.
LOL weeds don’t need any help Ghostwriter, they grow everywhere as uninvited guests.