live-and-die
- noun
- Australian
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planta sensible
- Children love watching the live-and-die because its leaves fold instantly when touched.
Examples
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When you brush against a live-and-die, its leaves quickly fold up, showing its sensitivity.
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The live-and-die is often planted in gardens for its fascinating leaf movement.
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Researchers studied the defensive mechanisms of the live-and-die in response to environmental stimuli.
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The live-and-die plant is fascinating to observe.
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Have you seen a live-and-die in the garden?
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The live-and-die shrub attracts many gardeners because of its unique leaf movements when touched.
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In tropical gardens, the live-and-die plant is notable for its drooping leaves at night.
Synonyms
A tropical plant whose small leaves fold quickly when touched or at night
A tropical plant with grey-green leaves that fold when touched and stems with curved thorns
A small tropical plant with leaves that quickly fold and droop when touched or at night
A plant whose leaves fold when touched or at night
A tropical plant whose leaves fold when touched or at night
A plant with leaves that fold together when you touch them
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word live-and-die comes from the simple parts live and die, which mean 'to be alive' and 'to die'. A helpful way to remember this shrub is that its sensitive leaflets fold and droop when touched, so they look as if they 'die' for a moment, which is why the name fits the plant.
