2007-01-31 18:26:12 · 7 answers · asked by Eva 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany
3 types of "touch-me-not" plants that I am able to find:
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# 1 : Impatiens (many species)
Impatiens is the genus, with at least 10 species, and the most common one referred to as "touch-me-not" seems to be Impatiens capensis Meerb. a.k.a. orange jewelweed, orange touch-me-not, spotted touch-me-not. Impatiens gets the label "touch-me-not" from the fact that its mature seed pods will burst upon touch, spewing out seeds.
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# 2 : Mimosa pudica L.
Mimosa pudica L. has leaves that fold up and droop upon touch, then re-open minutes later. Its other names are humble plant, shame plant, sleeping grass, prayer plant, touch-me-not, makahiya, and mori vivi.
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# 3 : Eleutherococcus senticosus, Acanthopanax senticosus
Eleuthero's common names are Siberian ginseng, ci wu jia, touch-me-not, and devil's shrub.
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2007-01-31 18:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by prodaugh-internet 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Family: Mimosaceae
Genus: Mimosa (mim-MOH-suh)
Species: pudica (pud-EE-kuh)
The Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica L.) is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, re-opening within minutes. Mimosa pudica is native to Brazil, but is now a pantropical weed. Other names given to this curious plant are Humble plant, Shame plant, Sleeping grass, Prayer Plant, Touch-me-not, Makahiya (Philippines, meaning "shy"), and Mori Vivi (West Indies). The Chinese name for this plant translates to "shyness grass". The species epithet, pudica, is Latin for "bashful" or "shrinking". Because of its curious nature and easy procreation. Its sinhala name is Nidikumba, where 'nidi' means 'sleep'. It is marketed to children under the name of the "Mr Tickle" plant, (based on the Mr Men characters by Roger Hargreaves).
2007-01-31 18:54:31 · answer #2 · answered by sheilanoel23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impatiens is a genus of about 900-1000 species of flowering plants in the family Balsaminaceae. The genus has a wide distribution throughout the northern hemisphere and tropics, although they are not found in South America.
Some species are annual plants and produce flowers from early summer until the first frost, while perennial species, found in milder climates, can flower all year. They can exist both in, and out, of direct sunlight. Some Impatiens hybrids have commercial importance as garden plants with a yearly business volume of about US $230 million.
Major common names for one or more species include balsam, jewelweed and busy lizzie.
The plant derives its scientific name Impatiens ("impatient") and the common name "touch-me-not" from the plant's seed pods. When the seed pods mature, they "explode" when touched, sending seeds several meters away. This mechanism is also known as "explosive dehiscence". See also Rapid plant movement.
Selected species
Impatiens arguta
Impatiens auricoma
Impatiens balfourii - Kashmir Balsam
Impatiens balsamina - Rose Balsam
Impatiens bicornuta
Impatiens campanulata
Impatiens capensis - Spotted Jewelweed, Orange Balsam
Impatiens chinensis
Impatiens cristata
Impatiens edgeworthii
Impatiens flaccida
Impatiens glandulifera - Himalayan Balsam, Policeman's Helmet
Impatiens gordonii
Impatiens grandis
Impatiens hawkeri
Impatiens holstii
Impatiens javensis
Impatiens jerdoniae
Impatiens kilimanjari - Kilimanjaro Impatiens
Impatiens linearifolia
Impatiens malabarica
Impatiens marianae
Impatiens mirabilis
Impatiens namchabarwensis - Blue Diamond Impatiens
Impatiens niamniamensis - Parrot Plant, Congo Cockatoo
Impatiens noli-tangere - Touch-me-not Balsam
Impatiens oppositifolia
Impatiens pallida - Pale Jewelweed
Impatiens parviflora - Small Balsam
Impatiens petersiana
Impatiens platypetala
Impatiens pseudoviola
Impatiens repens - Ceylon Jewelweed
Impatiens rosulata
Impatiens scabrida
Impatiens sodenii - Poor Man's Rhododendron
Impatiens sulcata
Impatiens tinctoria
Impatiens walleriana - Busy Lizzie
Impatiens species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Dot Moth.
The balsam used in shampoos (Tolu balsam, or Balsam of Peru), is derived from the unrelated plant Myroxylon.
2007-01-31 19:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by babitha t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-03 07:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mimosa pudica
2007-02-01 13:38:30 · answer #5 · answered by plant freak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-31 23:41:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-31 18:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by Dick B 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋