Leaves of Mimosa pudica. Photo by C. Gracie

• Title

  Leaves of Mimosa pudica. Photo by C. Gracie

• Creator(s)

  C. A. Gracie

• Publisher

  NYBG

• Description

  Leaves of Mimosa pudica, based on Mori et al. 26322 from Saba, Netherlands Antilles. Note that leaves contract after being touched, thus called "sensitive plant".

• Specimens

  Specimen - 00866329, S. A. Mori 26322, Mimosa pudica L., Mimosaceae (149.0), Magnoliophyta; West Indies, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Saba

• Taxonomy

  Mimosa pudica L.

• Copyright Statement

  Copyright 2007 Carol Ann Gracie. All rights reserved.

• Image Type

  Field photograph