"Damong makahiya" is the Tagalog name for the plant, which is scientifically known as *Mimosa pudica*. It is called sensitive plant because its leaves fold up and droop when touched, as if it were shy or sensitive.
"Damong makahiya" is the Tagalog name for the plant, which is scientifically known as *Mimosa pudica*. It is called sensitive plant because its leaves fold up and droop when touched, as if it were shy or sensitive.