A mimosa plant revs up tiny clumps of specially shaped cells that collapse its leaflets, ... The widespread M. pudica, or sensitive plant, is one of the better-known leaf flexors.

A mimosa is very simple to make. Why is it called a mimosa? The beloved brunch beverage is named after the mimosa plant which is also called the Mimosa pudica. It is also known as the sensitive plant.

The origin of the word “mimosa” has nothing to do with the mimosa tree. Instead, it is derived from a small tropical species known as mimosa pudica or sensitive plant.

However, Mimosa pudica, commonly called touch-me-not, shame or sensitive plant, moves its leaves by bending the motor organ “pulvinus” immediately in response to touch and wound.

This sensitive plant is also known as Mimosa, which is the genus of its scientific name. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin) Q.

The mimosa or silk tree was once a coveted plant and in high demand throughout the Southeast. ... At night or when it rains, leaves fold downward similar to a sensitive plant when touched.

OK, so it’s highly sensitive. Knowing this, here’s what Gagliano did: She got a bunch of Mimosa pudicas, put them in pots, then loaded each one onto a special plant-dropping device using a ...