humble plant

Noun

A tropical American plant that folds its leaves together when touched or shaken.

ریشه

Named for its 'humble' reaction to touch. 'Humble' is from Old French 'humble', and 'plant' is from Latin 'planta'.

مثال

• The humble plant is also known as the 'touch-me-not'.
• Children love to play with the humble plant because of its unique reaction to touch.
• The humble plant is a fascinating example of plant behavior.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Touch a humble plant Grow a humble plant Humble plant leaves Humble plant reaction