Which flower shows nyctinastic movement?

Albizzia lebbek

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Pentapetes

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Mimosa pudica

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Bryophyllum

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Solution

The correct option is C Mimosa pudica
Nyctinastic movement is the rhythmic nastic movement of plant in response to the onset of darkness. It is also called as sleep movement. Drooping of legume leaves in dark is due to nyctinasty. Mimosa pudica shows nyctinastic movement.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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