Definitions

1. adjective

shrinking or becoming modest or shy, especially in a sudden or exaggerated way

“The pudica plant closes its leaves at night to protect itself from predators.”

2. noun

the pudica plant, especially Pueraria montana var. lobata, or the pudica position, a posture where a person covers their genital area with their hands

“The botanist studied the pudica plant in its natural habitat.”