Day 14 of the Fedi #SciArtSeptember is Neuro. Although they may often seem static to our eyes, many plants are capable of moving without the aid of a central nervous system. When disturbed, the leaves of Mimosa pudica exhibit thigmonasty, a non-directional response to touch or vibration. The cells at the base of the petiole and leaflets experience a sudden loss in turgor or water pressure, and the leaves collapse in a matter of seconds. #SciArt #watercolor #BotanicalArt