Flowering shrub also known as the sensitive plant (6)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
mimosa
(Other definitions for mimosa that I've seen before include "Sensitive thing growing" , "One growing sensitive" , "Tropical tree or shrub with clusters of fragrant flowers" , "So maim with tropical shrub bearing fragrant flowers" , "Variety of acacia" .)