There were plenty of these where I grew up. We played with these shy plants on our way to and from school. Lots of beautiful memories associated with the touch-me-not plant. Interesting to learn more about it.
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Where did you grow up? (if you don't mind me asking)
I have never found any in the wild until I moved here.
India! I'm from Visakhapatnam, a major port city with beautiful beaches, surrounded by mountains. It is the only natural harbor on the East Coast of India.
The touch-me-not plants or Mimosa Pudica (as I know them now, thanks to you) grew everywhere in India. I don't see them much now. In fact, this plant was considered a weed for a long time and is only now being appreciated for its medicinal properties.