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Published on Nov 30, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Mimosa Pudica

BY Naomi
Photo by YIM Hafiz

Kingdom Plantae

  • Produces own food
  • Has roots or root like structures
  • Can be divided into 2 groups
Photo by Aaron Escobar

Adaptation

Leaflets fold and leafstalks bend when touched or during unusual weather
Photo by nbu2012

Appearance

  • Leaves are feather like
  • Flowers are white,pink,lavender and purple
  • Main stem has thorns
  • Is around 60cm tall

Diet
Produces it's own food in a process called photosynthesis

Reproduction

  • Plant has at least 5 seeds in each seed bank
  • They are pollinated by wind or insects
  • They spread very easily
  • First soaked in water overnight then planted

Habitat

  • In most tropical weather
  • Prefers moist and rich soil
Photo by keepps

How it Reflects God as Creator

  • Creative for thinking of this unique adaptation
  • Caring for creating us
  •  Loving for taking care of all species
Photo by Schub@

Interesting Facts

  • They can be used for medicine and green manure
  • They are toxic to crops such as coconuts, tomatoes,cotton,-
  • coffee, bananas, soy beans and sugar cane
  • Some nick names are touch me-not, humble,-
  • sensitive and shameful plant

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