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telegraph plant

/ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf plɑːnt/

Tradução: Arbusto tropical asiático (Codariocalyx motorius), conhecido por seus pequenos folíolos laterais que realizam movimentos circulares abruptos, especialmente em resposta à luz ou à vibração, lembrando um sinal de telégrafo.

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/ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf plɑːnt/C1formalscientific
  • ptArbusto tropical asiático (Codariocalyx motorius), conhecido por seus pequenos folíolos laterais que realizam movimentos circulares abruptos, especialmente em resposta à luz ou à vibração, lembrando um sinal de telégrafo.

A tropical Asian shrub (Codariocalyx motorius) known for its small lateral leaflets that move in a jerking, circular motion, especially in response to light or vibration, resembling a telegraph signal.

  1. A tropical plant with moving leavesC1formal

    A tropical shrub (Codariocalyx motorius) known for its small leaflets that move in a jerky, circular motion, resembling a telegraph signal.

    ptPlanta telegráfica

    • The telegraph plant is fascinating because its leaves move visibly in response to light and temperature.
    • Botanists study the telegraph plant to understand plant movement mechanisms.
    • In a greenhouse, the telegraph plant's leaflets can be seen dancing without any wind.