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The touch-me-not plant, also known as the shy plant or mimosa pudica, is a creeping annual or perennial herb of the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to South America and Central America, but has become naturalized in many other parts of the world. The plant is characterized by its compound leaves, which fold inward when touched or shaken, and its small, pink flowers. The touch-me-not plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and modern research has confirmed some of its medicinal properties.