Action Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Prostrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical America, and Australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The action plant is a unique species found in the tropical regions of America and Australia.
- The action plant's leaves are extremely sensitive and react to even the slightest touch or changes in temperature.
- Gardening enthusiasts often try to cultivate the action plant in greenhouses due to its exotic nature.
- The action plant's ability to fold its leaflets at night is an adaptation to conserve energy and protect itself from harm.
- In its natural habitat, the action plant can be seen sprawling on the ground or growing up to a few feet tall.