Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant)

Mimosa pudica, commonly known as the Sensitive Plant, is a fascinating plant native to tropical America. It is a creeping plant that produces beautiful pink, ball-shaped flowers. What makes this plant unique is its ability to respond to touch or movement. When disturbed, the leaves of the Sensitive Plant fold up, giving it an appearance of wilting or shrinking. This adaptive response is thought to help protect the plant from potential threats.