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semaphore plant

/ˈsɛməfɔːr plɑːnt/

Traduction: Nom courant donné à certaines espèces de plantes du genre Desmodium, notamment Desmodium gyrans (anciennement Codariocalyx motorius), dont les petites folioles latérales effectuent des mouvements circulaires ou saccadés rappelant des signaux de sémaphore.

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/ˈsɛməfɔːr plɑːnt/formalscientific
  • frNom courant donné à certaines espèces de plantes du genre Desmodium, notamment Desmodium gyrans (anciennement Codariocalyx motorius), dont les petites folioles latérales effectuent des mouvements circulaires ou saccadés rappelant des signaux de sémaphore.

A common name for certain species of plants in the genus Desmodium, particularly Desmodium gyrans (formerly Codariocalyx motorius), known for its small lateral leaflets that move in a circular or jerking motion, resembling semaphore signaling.

  1. A tropical shrub with moving leavesC1formal

    A tropical shrub (Codariocalyx motorius) known for its ability to move its leaflets rapidly, often in response to light or touch, resembling a semaphore signal.

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    • The semaphore plant is often studied for its unique leaf movements.
    • In the greenhouse, the semaphore plant's leaflets danced in the sunlight.
    • Botanists are fascinated by the rapid movements of the semaphore plant.