touch-me-not in a sentence

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Definition

Touch-me-not refers to a type of plant, particularly from the genus Mimosa, that reacts to touch by folding its leaves or closing its flowers.

The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, but the touch-me-not plants always caught my eye.
She warned the children to stay away from the touch-me-not bushes, as they would close up at the slightest contact.
In her delicate nature journal, she sketched the beautiful yet timid touch-me-not that shrank from her fingers.
The shy touch-me-not, known for its unique defensive mechanism, fascinated the students during their botany class.
As I leaned in to admire the touch-me-not flower, it instantly curled in response to my approach.