Shame 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 shame plant is a unique and fascinating specimen found in tropical regions of America and Australia.
- In the botanical garden, visitors marveled at the shame plant's ability to fold its leaflets when touched.
- The shame plant's sensitive nature made it a popular choice for science experiments and demonstrations.
- Due to its heavily armed recurved thorns, the shame plant is often used as a natural barrier in landscaping.
- The shame plant's soft grey-green leaflets are a striking feature, especially when they droop and fold at night.