HyperDic: rose_of_jericho

English > 2 senses of the expression rose of Jericho:
NOUNplantrose of Jericho, resurrection plant, Selaginella lepidophylladensely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru
plantrose of Jericho, resurrection plant, Anastatica hierochunticasmall grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls ... / rolls up when dry and expands when moist
English > rose of Jericho: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningdensely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions.
Synonymsresurrection plant, Selaginella lepidophylla
Broaderspikemoss, spike moss, little club mossAny of numerous fern allies of the genus Selaginella
Spanishselaginella lepidophylla
Catalanrose of jericho, selaginella lepidophylla
English > rose of Jericho: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningsmall grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls ... / rolls up when dry and expands when moist.
Synonymsresurrection plant, Anastatica hierochuntica
Member ofAnastatica, genus AnastaticaOne species
Broadercrucifer, cruciferous plantAny of various plants of the family Cruciferae
SpanishAnastatica hierochuntica

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