Description

Appearance:
It's a sprawling plant with prickly stems and small, sensitive, compound leaves composed of numerous leaflets. 
Leaf Movement:
The most distinctive feature is its leaves, which fold and droop when touched, cooled, or at night, a phenomenon caused by changes in cell turgor pressure in the pulvinus (a specialized structure at the base of the leaf). 
Flowers:
It produces small, pink, globe-shaped flowers. 
Habitat:
It thrives in disturbed areas, open spaces, and along roadsides in tropical and subtropical regions. 
Other Names:
It's also known as the "touch-me-not," "shame plant," "humble plant," and "live and die" plant. 
Uses:
Traditional Medicine:
Mimosa pudica has a history of use in traditional medicine for various ailments, including wounds, skin problems, and digestive issues. 
Pharmacological Properties:
It exhibits potential medicinal properties like antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, and anticonvulsant activities. 
Phytoremediation:
It can absorb heavy metals from polluted soil, making it useful in environmental cleanup efforts.