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The touch-me-not plant got its name because the leaves pull away when they are touched.

Mimosa pudica is the scientific name. Other common names for this plant are shameful plant, sensitive plant, tickleme plant and others.

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Mimosa pudica is the scientific name for the touch-me-not plant. Other common names for this plant are shameful plant, sensitive plant, tickleme plant and others.

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