February 9th, 2012

the plants name is called “makahiya” and hiya in tagalog means “shy”.
whenever you touch the plants leaves, they immediately fold up together looking as if its really shy hence the name.

the plants name is called “makahiya” and hiya in tagalog means “shy”.

whenever you touch the plants leaves, they immediately fold up together looking as if its really shy hence the name.

(Source: jaidefinichon, via abreathawayfromdeath)

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    its called a tickle me plant!!!! see its ticklish!!
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    My neighbors had these when I was a kid, and I’d just chill on their lawn doing this for hours. Ah, entertainment in the...
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    called “makahiya” and hiya in tagalog means “shy”. whenever you touch the plants leaves, they immediately fold up...
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    I have these at my house
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    It’s interesting to see how this plant is referred to in different languages. I used to love playing with these at the...
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