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Synonyms of sensitive plant

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Another word for sensitive plant is touch-me-not. Other synonyms of sensitive plant are noli me tangere, sensitive weed, shame plant, shy plant and sleepy plant.

Synonyms and similar words for sensitive plant

nounA plant that moves in response to touch and other physical stimuli; especially Mimosa pudica, an...

  • noli me tangereThe sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica), the leaves of which fold inwards and droop when shaken or touched.
  • sensitive weed
  • shame plantMimosa, especially Mimosa pudica.
  • shy plant
  • sleepy plant
  • touch-me-notThe sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica).

Meaning of sensitive plant

  1. noun An organism thought to be intermediate between plants and animals; a zoophyte.
  2. noun A plant that moves in response to touch and other physical stimuli; especially Mimosa pudica, an annual plant native to Central and South America.

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Questions about synonyms of sensitive plant

What is another word for sensitive plant?
Sensitive plant has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as touch-me-not, noli me tangere, sensitive weed, shame plant, shy plant and sleepy plant.
What does sensitive plant mean?
Sensitive plant means an organism thought to be intermediate between plants and animals; a zoophyte.

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