Wild sensitive plant Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun tropical American plant having leaflets somewhat sensitive to the touch; sometimes placed in genus Cassia
Cassia fasciculata; partridge pea; Chamaecrista fasciculata; sensitive pea.

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(Bot.), either one of two annual leguminous herbs (Cassia Chamæcrista, and C. nictitans), in both of which the leaflets close quickly when the plant is disturbed.

Webster 1913

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