Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Touch-Me-Not.
Touch-Me-Not - as a noun
North american annual plant with usually yellow or orange flowers; grows chiefly on wet rather acid soil
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celandine12impatiens capensisjewelweed23lady's earringsorange balsamMediterranean vine having oblong fruit that when ripe expels its seeds and juice violently when touched
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ecballium elateriumexploding cucumbersquirting cucumberProstrate or semi-erect subshrub of tropical america, and australia; heavily armed with recurved thorns and having sensitive soft grey-green leaflets that fold and droop at night or when touched or cooled
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
action planthumble plantlive-and-diemimosa pudicasensitive plantshame plantExample Sentences
"The touch-me-not plant has delicate pink flowers that bloom in the summer."
"I tried to pick a touch-me-not flower, but it closed up as soon as I touched it."
"The touch-me-not plant is commonly found in tropical regions."
"She carefully observed the touch-me-not's response to her touch."
"The touch-me-not is also known as the sensitive plant."
