Friday, October 05, 2007

Pink Fireworks



Flower of a Makahiya Plant (Mimosa pudica)
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The Plant Man said...

I thought other readers would enjoy an activity I got at the botanical gardens. Have you or your children "Ever Seen a Plant Move When You Tickle It?" If you wanted to share your love for nature with your children, here is an activity I have done with mine. This may change the way you and the kids react to plants for ever. Imagine giving your children some seeds. Having them watch them sprout and grow. Then shortly after the second leaves appear they tickle the plant and it moves its branches down and closes its leaves! Give them more than a gift; give them a learning experience they will never forget. I found information and my growing kits at www.ticklemeplant.com

October 8, 2008 at 11:05 PM
yort said...

Hi Plant Man,

We call the plant "Makahiya" in the Philippines. It roughly means "shy" or "being shy". I grows abundantly in the open and some people even treat it as pest plant. I am fascinated with it since childhood, but as i understand its biologic characteristics it just becoming a natural occurrence for me. The flower of Mimosa looks like pink lollipops in the field, however, if you take a closer look... through the macro capture in the digital camera, you will be able to see that it looks a like a burst of firework. Thus I called it pink fireworks. Thanks for giving comment Plant Man

October 10, 2008 at 9:17 AM

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