Touch-me-not plant belongs to the family

Liliaceae

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Solanaceae

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Mimosoideae

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Malvaceae

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Solution

The correct option is C Mimosoideae
Touch-me-not (Mimosa pudica) is also called as a sensitive plant or sleepy plant because it folds its leaves when touched or exposed to heat. It is an annual herb. The plant is classified as :
Kingdom: Plantae, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids,
Order: Fabales,
Family: Fabaceae,
Subfamily: Mimosoideae,
Genus: Mimosa
Species: pudica
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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