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bilby commented on the word putri malu
Indonesian. Uhhh, I think the English gloss is 'sensitive plant'. It's a small plant, common in Indonesia but somewhat of a novelty in Western countries, whose leaves close and stems droop when touched. The literal translation is 'shy girl'.
March 4, 2009