Mimosa pudica (Touch-me-not) - Ornamental Plants

Mimosa pudica also called as sensitive plant/sleepy plant/action plant/touch-me-not/shameplant etc. It is a creeping perennial flowering plant from Fabaceae family. It is 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. It undergoes changes in leaf orientation termed "sleep" or nyctinastic movement. The foliage closes during darkness and reopens in light. Purple flower heads arise from the leaf axils in mid summer with more and more flowers as the plant gets older. But it is mainly grown for it's leaves which are very enjoyable.