The strange plant got its own name from Dondong and Iska. They named the plant makahiya(Touch me not), from the word "hiya," the Filipino word for "Shy" ... Makahiya as “touch-me-not” The Makahiya, also known as the touch-me-not, folds its leaves in response to touch or other stimuli responce. This defence mechanism helps protect the plant from potential harm, such as from herbivores or mechanical damage passing into their spot. When the perceived danger has passed, the leaves reopen and the pla