眠ねむり草ぐさ

noun

mimosa; sensitive plant

Refers to plants of the genus Mimosa, especially Mimosa pudica, known for folding its leaves when touched. The Japanese name literally means 'sleeping grass'.

• 眠ねむり草ぐさは触さわると葉はを閉とじる。

  The mimosa folds its leaves when touched.