Sensitive Plant (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Semi-climbing prickly evergreen shrub of tropical America having compound leaves sensitive to light and touch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sensitive plant is a unique species that can be found in tropical regions of America, known for its compound leaves that react to light and touch.
- In the greenhouse, the sensitive plant was a favorite among visitors, who would gently touch its leaves to watch them fold up in response.
- The sensitive plant's ability to respond to its environment made it a popular subject for scientific study and experimentation.
- As a child, she had been fascinated by the sensitive plant's compound leaves, which would curl up tightly at the slightest touch.
- The sensitive plant's sensitivity to light and touch made it a challenging but rewarding plant to care for in the home garden.