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Is the makahiya plant capable of irritability?
The Makahiya plant, sensitive plant or Mimosa pudica is sensitive to touch (it folds up when touched) but one can not attribute 'irritability' to a plant because plants do not have emotions.
The leaves of a sensitive plant close whenever any part of the leaf is touched because of a?
thigmotropism
What plants close their leaves when touched?
The touch-me-not (sensitive plant, tickleme or Mimosa pudica) closes its leaves when you touch it because the touch triggers the leaf cells to expel water. The cells lose their rigidity and the leaf droops away from the touch. After a few minutes the leaf returns to normal.
Where do shy plant live?
The shy plant or the sensitive plant is found all over the world because it is cultivated. This plant is known for its very soft fern-like leaves that move or close when touched.
What is the importance of leaves in plant?
because the leaves create food for the plant.
Is the makahiya plant capable of irritability?
The Makahiya plant, sensitive plant or Mimosa pudica is sensitive to touch (it folds up when touched) but one can not attribute 'irritability' to a plant because plants do not have emotions.
How does the plant protect itself?
By folding its leaves when touched./ By showing tactic movement in the shoot.
How long does it take the leaves of a sensitive plant to fold up after theyve been touched?
Instantly
The leaves of a sensitive plant close whenever any part of the leaf is touched because of a?
thigmotropism
What is a fernlike weed that folds its leaves when picked?
Sensitive plant is a fernlike weed that folds its leaves when picked. The tropical plant in question (Minos pudica) offers quite a spectacular sight with closing leaflets and drooping foliage. The reaction results from changes in the pulvinus, or swelling at the base of where foliage attaches to stalks at the petiole.
What plants close their leaves when touched?
The touch-me-not (sensitive plant, tickleme or Mimosa pudica) closes its leaves when you touch it because the touch triggers the leaf cells to expel water. The cells lose their rigidity and the leaf droops away from the touch. After a few minutes the leaf returns to normal.
Where do shy plant live?
The shy plant or the sensitive plant is found all over the world because it is cultivated. This plant is known for its very soft fern-like leaves that move or close when touched.
The leaves on a Venus Flytrap close when touch what is this an example of?
I do not think that it has a specific name for only that. I am not a plant professional but I can tell you that number one; they aren't leaves and number two; It should only be called "the head of the Venus Flytrap closing". It also does not need a capital V since it is not the name of a planet, but the name of a plant (Venus).
What are three examples of a plant's response to stimulus?
1)Touch me not plant folding its leaves when touched. 2)Plant growing towards light when kept in a dark room with a small hole for light. 3)
Is leaves considered matter?
Leaves can be seen and touched, so must be considered as matter.
How do plants respond to touch?
The leaves close when touched.
What do leaves do for its plant?
Leaves are mainly responsible for photosynthesis in a plant.
