Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the sensitive plant, is a unique shrub notable for its rapid leaf movements. When touched or shaken, its leaflets fold inward and the compound leaves collapse, a response that helps deter herbivores and protect against harm. This movement results from rapid changes in cell pressure within specialized cells called pulvini. The plant is also attractive for its fern-like appearance and pink globular flowers. Its quick reactions are a fascinating example of plant behavior, driven by electrical signals and water movement, highlighting how some plants actively respond to environmental stimuli despite their immobile nature.