selaginella lepidophylla

Selaginella lepidophylla (syn. Lycopodium lepidophyllum) is a species of desert plant in the spikemoss family (Selaginellaceae). Known as a 'resurrection plant', S. lepidophylla is renowned for its ability to survive almost complete desiccation. During dry weather in its native habitat, its stems curl into a tight ball, uncurling only when exposed to moisture.The outer stems of the plant bend into circular rings after a relatively short period without water. The inner stems instead curl slowly into ...