The Sensitive Plant, Mimosa Pudica L.
January 23, 2008
The sensitive plant, or scientifically known as Mimosa pudica L., can be found in abundant in Tropical areas.
According to Wikipedia, 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.
In my place though, the plant is considered a nuisance plant and therefore, is not grown.
But according to older people in my village, you can actually boil the root and drink the water to treat indigestion. Not scientifically proven though, so I don’t recommend you try it. It’s not poisonous though, so you can drink the water from the boil root just for the heck of it.
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March 21st, 2008 at 7:27 pm
In the USA this plant is not considered a nuisance( as in most places it dies from the frost) and is an exciting novelty . I thought your young gardeners would enjoy an indoor gardening adventure, growing the TickleMe Plant (Mimosa pudica).
If your bloggers visit http://www.TickleMePlant.com they will see the plant that closes its leaves and lowers its branches when tickled. THIS WEEK- your readers can put in the word READERS at check out and we will take TWO DOLLARS off the total of their order. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We love helping children and those young at heart to become excited about plants and nature!
Mark Chipkin
Educational Project Director
TickleMe Plant Company
http://www.TickleMePlant.com
TickleMePlants@aol.com
845-350-4800
March 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Great info! I didn’t know this plant grew in the USA.. and you did a good job with the “tickle me” website.
June 10th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Yea …cool website and thanks for the coupon. It worked. I am so looking foward to growing my own Tickleme plant. Great picture above as well. Tickleme Plants rule!