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The moment a plant gives up standing and starts dramatically reconsidering its life choices.
means To droop or lose firmness from lack of water, heat, or fatigue, whether a flower or a person.
from A 1600s variant of wilk or welk, meaning to wither, likely tangled up with old dialect words for fading.
Water pressurePlants stand up using internal water pressure called turgor.
Defense moveSome plants wilt on purpose to deter hungry insects.
Human versionApplies to confidence and resolve, not just greenery.