Question

Chui-Mui (Mimosa pudica) plant belongs to which family?

• A. Caesalpinaceae
• B. Papilionaceae
• C. Mimosoideae
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Mimosoideae

Mimosa pudica is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value. The compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken, to defend themselves from harm and re open a few minutes later. The species is known by numerous common names including sensitive plant, humble plant, shameful plant, touch-me-not and chui - mui.
It belongs to family Fabaceae and subfamily Mimosideae. Chui-Mui (Mimosa pudica) does not belongs to Caesalpinaceae and Papilionaceae.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.