Selaginella lepidophylla: Selaginella lepidophylla is a miraculous plant, which can be ‘reborn’ several times, hence it is also known as ‘Resurrection Plant’ or Rose of Jericho. You will be surprised to know that this plant can come back to life even after completely drying up. In a video going viral, you can see how this plant does this, which will blow your mind!
This video on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) @Rainmaker1973
Posted by a user named, whose caption reads, ‘Resurrection plant is a plant that can survive months or even years of extreme dehydration and comes back to life after a few hours.’ This video shows how a completely dried Selaginella lepidophylla plant becomes green again when it is put in water.
See here- Selaginella lepidophylla Plant Viral Video
A resurrection plant is any plant that can survive extreme dehydration, even over months or years, reviving after a few hours.
This is a selaginella lepidophylla, also known as Rose of Jericho.
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How does this plant become alive?
The Selaginella lepidophylla plant is known for its ability to survive almost complete desiccation, surviving for months or even years without water. Can reactivate its metabolic functions even after periods of extreme drying. When this plant faces drought conditions, it curls up, appears dry and dead. However, when it gets water again, it miraculously comes back from its dead state and starts looking green again.
Hence the name Rose of Jericho
The plant’s name ‘Rose of Jericho’ comes from the Biblical city of Jericho, which was constantly reborn from its ashes, reports thekidshouldseethis.com. This plant is basically Found in Chihuahuan Desert. Besides, it can also be found in some other dry areas.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 21, 2024, 15:15 IST