Sensitive Plant or Sleeping Grass, Mimosa pudica

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HAWAII - NATURALIZED

Mimosa pudica


Waimanalo, Oahu
	Ho'omaluhia BG, Kaneohe, Oahu

SENSITIVE PLANT or SLEEPING GRASS PUA HILIHILA

Sprawling weed with leaves that close when touched. Occurs in lawns, pasture, & dry disturbed areas. Sharp thorns, poisonous to cattle when dry. Tropics worldwide.