It might be shy!
The makahiya protect themselves by flipping their leaves
touch-me-not
The English term for "damong makahiya" is "sensitive plant" or "touch-me-not plant."
we curl the leaves and thats the curl
they have little hairs almost that are sensitive
The leaves close when touched.
Makahiya is found throughout the Philippines and is found wild everywhere on Mt. Banahaw. It is not cultivated, and is considered a weed. The Tagalog name, and suggested by the scientific name, means "sensitive." The reason it is given this name is that upon human touch the leaves contract and appear to wilt, but then open up again a short time later. Makahiya is known as a diuretic, and is considered alterant and anti asthmatic. It is used for urinary complaints, and is useful in diseases arising from corrupt blood and bile. the scientific name of makahiya is """SENSITIVE"""
plant have structure/characteristic that protect them selves from humans and other anmal for example.plant like bougainvillea,rose,cactusand makahiya have thorn to warn humans and other animalsto keep away from them
The Legend of Makahiya is a folk story from the Philippines, where Makahiya is a plant known for its sensitive leaves. In the story, the setting time is not specific or relevant as it is a timeless tale passed down through generations. The focus is on the moral lesson about kindness and empathy.
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 scientific name of the makahiya plant is Mimosa pudica. This plant is also known as the sensitive plant because its leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken. Mimosa pudica is native to South and Central America but is now found in many tropical regions around the world.
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.