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this unusually quick response is due to rapid water release from specialized clls at the bases of leaftsalks.
Makahiya is an herb also known as the "Shy" makahiya, it's scientific name is Mimosa pudica. Mimosa pudica (Sensitive Plant), is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, re-opening minutes later. The species is native to South America and Central America, but is now a pantropical weed.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe makahiya plant has many common names. It is called: sensitive plant; sleepy plant; touch-me-not; babain; damohia; han xiu cao; dilgansusu; harupai; huya-huya; kiromkirom; makahia; sipug-sipug; tuyag-huyag; torog-torog; bashful mimosa; humble plant; shame plant; tickle-me plant; and pa chou cao.
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∙ 12y agoMimosa pudica is a flowering plant with an unusual property: it will wilt when disturbed.
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∙ 11y agoMimosa pudica
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∙ 11y agoMimosa pudica
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∙ 13y agomimosa pudica =)
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∙ 12y agosensitive plant
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Does makahiya have seed?
yes
Why makahiya leaves sensitive?
they have little hairs almost that are sensitive
What makes makahiya leaves curl?
we curl the leaves and thats the curl
What are the characteristics of makahiya?
one of the characteristics are the irritability,colors,and movement
What are the plants that have protective Structures?
makahiya , kalachuchi , mushroom , durian , alugbati , talahib , amorseco , bamboo , kamachile , molds
What is the sceintific name for smell?
The answer is "Olfaction"
What is the sceintific name for plasma?
cytoplasma.
What is the sceintific name for a jaguar?
it is the Panthera onca.
What is the sceintific name of the ant?
They are of the family Formicidae.
What is the sceintific name of tulsi?
ocimum sanctum
What is the sceintific name for a chicken?
Gallus gallus domesticus
What is the sceintific name for sloth?
its a rapeus slotherus oraklus
Scientific name of makahiya?
Mimosa pudica
What is the sceintific name for puma?
The puma or mountain lion is Puma Concolor.
What is the scientific name of makahiya?
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"""
What is the sceintific name of mango?
there are many different species, all with the genus 'Mangifera'
What is the harmful parts of makahiya?
the harmful part of makahiya is the thorns can be found in the stem of makahiya
