Taxon

Aeschynomene fluitans

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Common name: giant sensitive fern
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Distribution: Africa
Habitat: Wetlands
IUCN Red list: Not evaluated
Comments: This plant's stems are hollow, becoming somewhat white and hairy with age. The leaves consist of 16-26 pairs of leaflets that slowly close when touched.
Links: Flora of Zimbabwe • iNaturalist.org • iSpot

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