Fascinating Mimosa

Mimosa is a weed that can move. It is found in Malaysian fields of grass, for example, in parks. Here is a video of me introducing my children to this fascinating plant. Its Malay name is "semalu" -- from the word "malu" which means "shy" or "shame". The plant appears to be shy because when you touch it, it closes its leaves.


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