94
/ 100
True
Mimosa pudica, known as the sensitive plant, has leaflets that fold inward and droop when touched, shaken, or heated.
Infact verdict: True (94/100).
The claim that Mimosa pudica leaflets fold inward and droop when touched, shaken, or heated is well-supported by multiple reliable sources. Wikipedia and other botanical references confirm that this plant exhibits rapid movement in response to mechanical or electrical stimuli, such as touching or shaking. This behavior is known as seismonastic movement and is considered a defense mechanism. The evidence is consistent and comes from high-quality sources, leading to a high confidence in the claim's accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Science
Mimosa pudica leaflets rapidly fold inward and droop when touched, shaken, or heated.
The claim is supported by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia, which describe the seismonastic movement of Mimosa pudica as a response to stimuli like touch, shaking, or heat. This movement is a well-documented defense mechanism of the plant.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm the claim, including Wikipedia.
