What kind of fern was this?

Years ago, my step-dad worked at a nursery. He brought home a plant he called a "sensitive fern". I loved this plant. If you ran your fingers under the leaves, they would fold up. At night, all the leaves would fold up.



When I looked up sensitive fern, it didn't sound like the same plant. What kind of fern is this?

What kind of fern was this?
Hi, there. Take a look at this link. You can barely see the leaf structure but I think this is what you're looking for.



http://www.plantoftheweek.org/week147.sh...



The Muse
Reply:I've never heard it called a fern but there is a sensitive plant that does that.



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Reply:It sounds like the prayer plant as thier leaves fold up at night as if in prayer. have sent you a link so you can have a look.



http://plantsforkids.com/prayerplant.htm...