Opposition and indifference, which stimulate more vigorous natures, affected Chopin as touch does the mimosapudica, the sensitive plant-theymade him shrink and wither.
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A somewhat analogous structure occurs in Mimosapudica and some other plants.
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This was observed with Desmodium gyrans and Mimosapudica.
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Mimosapudica (Leguminosae).-Thecotyledons rise up vertically at night, so as to close together.
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Mimosapudica.-Thecotyledons were expanded for the first time on Nov. 2nd, and stood vertical at night.
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I've often been amused at and have admired your touch-me-not style.
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The children had a subdued and touch-me-not air that reminded Honora of her own youth.
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Yes; my motto with men is touch-me-not, and it is your own fault if I'm fierce.
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He does have rather a touch-me-not, speak-to-me-never manner.
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The mast of the weather-vane boat reminds him of a specific plant, the touch-me-not, or impatiens noli-tangere.