RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1873].11.01-12.15. Mimosa pudica. CUL-DAR209.6.117. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)
REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 12.2022. RN1
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Notes for Movement in plants. Text F1325
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There is a paper by self & Frank giving circumnutation of Cots of these seedlings-cotyledons. —
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Mimosa pudica
Seedlings Born Nov 1 & 2d now with a true leaf have Cot. Nov 15th. 10°. 15 P.m perfectly asleep & closed.—
Nov. 28' 9° P.m Cots well asleep— (so continue for above 3 weeks
Dec. 15th a plant, born on Nov. 2? & which had hypocotyl secured for observation of circumnutation is still has cotyledons raised, but 1 older seedling has them hardly at all. raised
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