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Flowering shrub also known as the sensitive plant (6)

Ross

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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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