The "dancing plant" also known as the telegraph plant, actually moves its leaves in jerky motion when exposed to direct sunlight, warmth or vibrations like music. What is the name of this plant?

Codariocalyx motorius

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Solution

The correct option is A Codariocalyx motorius
Codariocalyx motorius or dancing plant or telegraph plant is a native to Southeast Asia. The leaflets move in set elliptical patterns to help deduce the position to the sun. The most interesting characteristic of this plant is, it moves when stimulated by sound. It does not react to any touch like Mimosa pudica (the Sensitive Plant) does.

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