Selaginella lepidophylla (syn. Lycopodium lepidophyllum) is a species of desert plant in the spikemoss family (Selaginellaceae). S. lepidophylla is noted for its ability to survive almost complete desiccation; during dry weather in its native habitat, its stems curl into a tight ball and uncurl only when exposed to moisture.[1] The outer stems of Selaginella lepidophylla bend into circular rings in a relatively short period of desiccation, whereas inner stems curl slowly into spirals due to the hydro-actuated strain gradient along their length. [2] It is native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Common names for this plant include flower of stone,[3] false rose of Jericho, rose of Jericho, resurrection plant, resurrection moss, dinosaur plant, siempre viva, stone flower,[4] and doradilla.
Selaginella lepidophylla is easily confused with Anastatica:[citation needed] both species are resurrection plants and form tumbleweeds,[citation needed] and they share the common name "rose of Jericho".
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