Water mimosa

Water mimosa Also known asGra Ched.Water Mimosa is a small woody shrub with ornamental, feathered leaves and axillary and terminal bright yellow flower balls. The leaves fold down when they are touched and re-open a couple of minutes later. Water mimosa, Neptunia oleracea, is a vegetable commonly eaten raw or stir-fried in Thailand. It is an aquatic plant cultivated much like rice. The young leaves, shoot tips and young pods are eaten, and the roots are used medicinally. It is best to keep the leaf, keep the soft edible stems, discard the hard stems and clean properly with water before eating or cooking.