| HABIT : A diffuse undershrub, armed with prickles. |
| LEAVES : Sensitive, digitate, stipules linear-lanceolate, leaflets 12-20 pairs, linear-oblong. |
| INFLORESCENCE : Globose head. |
| FLOWERS : Pink, peduncles prickly. Calyx very small.Corolla pink, lobes 4, ovate oblong.
Stamens 4, much exserted, anthers not gland-crested.
Ovary sessile, ovules many.
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| FRUIT : Pods curved, moniliform, 3-5 seeded. |
| FLOWERING AND FRUTING TIME : September-October |
| It majorly possesses antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, and various other pharmacological activities. |
| The herb has been used traditionally for ages, in the treatment of urogenital disorders, piles, dysentery, sinus, and also applied on wounds. |
| M. pudica is also used to avoid or cure several disorders like cancer, diabetes, hepatitis, obesity, and urinary infections. |
