Question

Give reasons:

The leaves of touch-me-not (Mimosa Pudica) plant droop when touched

Answer 1

Seismonasty:

1. Seismonasty is a growth-dependent non-directional movement in plants that occurs in response to touch.
2. Mimosa pudica or the touch-me-not plant exhibits seismonastic movement when it droops its leaves fold upon being touched. The plant returns to its original state after some time.