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Selaginella lepidophylla - densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions

resurrection plant, rose of Jericho

little club moss, spike moss, spikemoss - any of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella

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The four species of resurrection plants--Anastatica hierochuntica, Selaginella lepidophylla, Pleopeltis polypodioides, and Borya nitida--served as the basis for identifying suitable historical and literary sources.

A comparative history of resurrection plants

Factors affecting the density and distribution of Selaginella lepidophylla in the Black Gap area of the Chihuahuan Desert of western Texas.

Factors that influence the distribution and growth of white heliotrope (Boraginaceae: Heliotropium tenellum (NUTT.) Torr.)

"Trehalose is perhaps most well-known in nature for the role it plays in the ability of Selaginella lepidophylla, also called the 'resurrection plant,' to endure years of desiccation and then revive within hours to normal function with only the addition of water.

Safely sweet: natural & artificial sweeteners: consumers shun sugar for healthy sweetening alternatives

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