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Meanings of dormilones in English

Russian
мимоза стыдливая
Portuguese
dormideira
Spanish
mimosa unijuga
Catalan
mimosa pudica
Wikidata

Species of plant whose leaves fold inward and droop when touched or shaken.

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мимоза стыдливая
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Examples for "mimosa pudica"
Examples for "mimosa pudica"
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Opposition and indifference, which stimulate more vigorous natures, affected Chopin as touch does the mimosa pudica, the sensitive plant-theymade him shrink and wither.
Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Volume 1
2
A somewhat analogous structure occurs in Mimosa pudica and some other plants.
The Power of Movement in Plants
3
This was observed with Desmodium gyrans and Mimosa pudica.
The Power of Movement in Plants
4
Mimosa pudica (Leguminosae).-Thecotyledons rise up vertically at night, so as to close together.
The Power of Movement in Plants
5
Mimosa pudica.-Thecotyledons were expanded for the first time on Nov. 2nd, and stood vertical at night.
The Power of Movement in Plants
1
They are a sleepy plant, you know.
All Aboard; or, Life on the Lake / A Sequel to "The Boat Club"
1
I've often been amused at and have admired your touch-me-not style.
My Brilliant Career
2
The children had a subdued and touch-me-not air that reminded Honora of her own youth.
A Modern Chronicle — Volume 02
3
Yes; my motto with men is touch-me-not, and it is your own fault if I'm fierce.
My Brilliant Career
4
He does have rather a touch-me-not, speak-to-me-never manner.
Mary Rose of Mifflin
5
The mast of the weather-vane boat reminds him of a specific plant, the touch-me-not, or impatiens noli-tangere.
The Guardian