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. Synonyms:rose of Jericho, Selaginella lepidophylla.
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Small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist. Synonyms:Anastatica hierochuntica, rose of Jericho.
