Why is the characteristic of mimosa "shy"?

Mimosa is a perennial herb or sub-shrub of Leguminosae, also known as Mimosa pudica, also known as mimosa, shout grass, and fear of ugliness. Growing in clusters, Lignification at the base of the stem, up to 1 meter high, poor cold resistance, native to tropical America. Let's get to know the characteristics of mimosa.

1. The most important feature of mimosa is that when it is stimulated (such as touching), the leaves of mimosa will contract and come together. If the stimulus is strong, the stimulus will be quickly transmitted to the adjacent leaflets, and even to the entire compound leaflet, causing the petiole to droop. If the stimulation intensity is larger, it can even make the leaflets of the whole plant close and the compound leaves droop. But after a period of time, the original state can be restored. Mimosa also responds quickly to vibration, which begins to respond after 0.1 s of stimulation and is completed in a few seconds.

2. Mimosa also closes the leaflets and the petiole droops in the dark, and in the daytime, when some of the leaflets are shaken, they also close in pairs. It is more sensitive when the light is weak, and the water in the leaf pillow usually supports the leaf, but when it is stimulated by an external force, the water in the leaf pillow will immediately flow elsewhere, closing the leaves of the mimosa. In addition, it automatically contracts at night (that is, sleep exercise). This uniqueness is the source of the mimosa name and nickname.

3. Because of its strong vitality and messy growth, mimosa is classified as grass in many places, but in fact it will blossom. Mimosa blossoms from July to October every year, but its flowering period is so short that it dies after flowering for less than two days. The flower is pink, the head is spherical and shaped like a fluffy ball. It will also bear pods after flowering, and the fruit is flat and round.

4. The flower language of mimosa is sensitive, shy and polite. Gently touching the leaves of this plant will immediately close and droop, even if a gust of wind blows, just like a shy girl, so its flower language is-shy. The person who is blessed by this kind of flower is very shy and timid, and is very afraid of life. The feeling is particularly sharp, and the self-esteem is strong.

The characteristic of mimosa makes people like it involuntarily. If you plant such a mimosa at home, it will close its leaves when you touch it when you are upset. Isn't it fun?