resurrection plant
Dried then reborn
A resurrection plant is any of several species that can survive extreme dehydration, appearing dead and brown when dry but reviving dramatically when water returns.
The most familiar is *Selaginella lepidophylla*, sold as a curiosity—a tight brown ball that unfurls into green fronds when placed in water.
The resurrection plant on my desk has survived years of neglect.
Able to withstand aridity
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- turgorCellular fluid pressure
- dormancySuspended biological activity
- quiescenceState of being inactive
suspended animation · vitrification · antioxidants · revival · viability
Spiritual or physical regeneration
- renewalMaking current again
- immortalityExemption from death
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
miracle · faith · endurance · tenacity · survival · comeback · awakening · restoration
Drought-tolerant plant species
- desertTo leave behind completely
- SonoranOf a specific southwestern desert
- SaharaLargest hot desert
- KalahariSouthern African semi-desert
rock outcrop · arid · semi-arid · xeric · sandy soil · cliff face · inselberg · South African
Forming curved shapes
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- contractionReduction in size
- expansionIncrease in scope
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
Genus of spikemoss plants
- gametophyteHaploid reproductive generation
- vascularOf blood vessels
- nonvascularWithout conducting tissues
- chlorophyllLight-harvesting plant pigment
photosynthesis · stomata · mesophyll · rhizome · spore · frond · autotrophic
Desire to learn
- noveltyQuality of being original
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- houseplantIndoor ornamental greenery
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
folk medicine · traditional remedy · educational · gift · low maintenance · collectible
drought-tolerant
Able to withstand aridity
- rehydrationReplacing lost water
- turgorCellular fluid pressure
- dormancySuspended biological activity
quiescence · suspended animation · vitrification · antioxidants · revival · viability
rebirth
Spiritual or physical regeneration
- renewalMaking current again
- immortalityExemption from death
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
hope · miracle · faith · endurance · tenacity · survival · comeback · awakening · restoration · spiritual
xerophyte
Drought-tolerant plant species
Kalahari · rock outcrop · arid · semi-arid · xeric · sandy soil · cliff face · inselberg · South African · Mexican
curling
Forming curved shapes
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- contractionReduction in size
- expansionIncrease in scope
Selaginella
Genus of spikemoss plants
- gametophyteHaploid reproductive generation
- vascularOf blood vessels
- nonvascularWithout conducting tissues
chlorophyll · photosynthesis · stomata · mesophyll · rhizome · spore · frond · autotrophic
curiosity
Desire to learn
- noveltyQuality of being original
- terrariumGlass-walled growing enclosure
- houseplantIndoor ornamental greenery
ornamental · folk medicine · traditional remedy · educational · gift · low maintenance · collectible
resurrection plantaquatic plant
Vegetation growing in water
water lily · duckweed · water hyacinth · fern · watercress
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