Latin Name Of Praying Plant - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by gabor_g_mont
May 6, 2001
What is the Latin name of the Praying plant?


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Answer from NGA
May 6, 2001
The Prayer Plant is Maranta. The common name comes from their curious habit of folding their leaves at night.

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