Wild sensitive plant Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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 , andC. nictitans ), in both of which the leaflets close quickly when the plant is disturbed.