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Mimosa pudica - inflorescence

Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial herb of the pea family Fabaceae often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, defending themselves from harm, and re-open a few minutes later.

 

The species is native to South America and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed. It can also be found in Asia in countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Jamaica. It grows mostly in undisturbed shady areas, under trees or shrubs.

 

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Tamron SP AF 90 mm f/2.8 Di Macro + flash Pentax AF360FGZ II

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Uploaded on July 24, 2016
Taken on July 6, 2016