What is the scientific name or common name of the plant with the leaves that close when you touch them?

It has a thorny woody stem and the leaved are small and arranged parallel to each other in what i think is a "bi-pinnate" arrangement..


the leaves close up when you touch them. i thought the plant was called 'touch-me-nots" but i later found out that was some other plant...


Help with this query is much appreciated! :)

What is the scientific name or common name of the plant with the leaves that close when you touch them?
According to Wikipedia: "The Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica L.) is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, re-opening within minutes."
Reply:venus fly trap
Reply:The common name of which is 'Sleeping Grass'
Reply:The common name in the US is the Sensitive Plant. I do not know the genus/species name.
Reply:Catclaw sensitive briar - 'Shrankia nuttalii'
Reply:mimosa pudica
Reply:i think it's called a mimosa.
Reply:you weren't too specific on the looks but i think that it's a venus fly trap but it could be something else, you wern't very clear when you described it, sorry!
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