Welcome to this week’s {floral friday}!
The flower I’m sharing today is the Mimosa. What a funny little plant. ;)
Take a look at this video:
source: wikipedia
A few facts about the Mimosa:
- When it is touched, mimosas fold their leaves instantly.
- Popular names in English are sensitive plant, bashful mimosa, humble plant, sleeping grass, tickle me, prayer plant, touch-me-not and shameful plant.
- Mimosa contains mimosine, an alkaloid that is asserted to have medicinal properties. The plant, which has a bitter, astringent taste, is used in India to treat diarrhea and amoebic dysentery. {source}
- The mimosa plant belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae).
- The word mimosa comes from the Greek word mimos or “mimic,” referring to the moving leaves that mimic animal’s sensitivity. {source}
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Comments
Well„ How cool is that? I never knew that about the plant. Thanks!!! xo Diana
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Thanks, Diana! ;)
I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
XO! Vanessa