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Ever see a plant move when you Tickle It?

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Overview

The Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica L.) is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, re-opening within minutes. Get to know this plant better by doing this experiment.

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Part of Science Kit: None
Class: No
Category: Plants/Botany
Created by: TickleMePlant
Added: June 27, 2007
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| Number of ratings: 2
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