Huya-huya, known in science as Mimosa Pudica, is a creeping weed considered as a pest. It grows uncontrollaby everywhere in the farm, blocking paths because its thorns can cause cuts and allergies on the skin.
Lately, I saw in amazon.com and other websites that the plant is being sold from US$ 2.00 to US$ 20.00 depending on the location where the plant is to be delivered. It is considered decorative and is recommended for home use. It is especially attractive because of its sensitive leaves which fold up when touched. Its flower is also tauted as marvelous, and ranges in color from pale pink to fuschia.
Huya-huya grows profusely over my perimeter cyclone-wire fences, and wherever that is untouched by my caretaker.
With my latest discovery over the internet about this plant, I am reconsidering my predator attitude towards it. This plant could be my way to filthy richness. Think of the hundreds or thousands of these thorny weeds, which need no maintenance and extra TLC and grows endlessly even if you uproot or burn it, all over my property. If I get US$ 1.00 for each specimen, think how rich I will be. I will have a house bigger than my neighbors who are either seamen, working in the Middle East, or married to a foreigner. I am delirious by just thinking of the possibilities.
So, while before I seethed and grumbled as I uprooted each huya-huya I saw on my way, now I look at where I pass, careful not to step on any huya-huya. Sayang. And as I reach the property of my neighbors, I unleash my ire and uproot whatever huya-huya I can reach in their properties. Kay basi makita man nanda ang nabasa ko sa internet. Basi madugangan pa anda manggad. They may laugh now as they think I am helping them clear their lots. But when I get to ship to the US my expensive huya-huya, I will have the last laugh.@
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Mimosa Pudica or huya-huya
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