Trying to find a plant.

[jlr3001]

I'm looking for a plant that wilts when you touch it, then, after a few minutes, grows to full stature once more.* Does anyone know what the name of this plant is?

[Newt]

Hi JLR,

Sensitive plant aka Mimosa pudica is probably the one you are thinking of.* I saw this growing wild in the Amazon jungle.* It can become a weed in frost free areas if planted outside.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensitive_plant
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week147.shtml

There is also the prayer plant aka Maranta leuconeura that folds its leaves up at night.* There is a very pretty red veined version and one that has blotches on it's leaves.
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week205.shtml
http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week123.shtml
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/c...ayerPlant.html

Newt