Question

Give a name of a resurrection plant.

Answer 1

Resurrection Plant:

1. Desiccation is not a problem for these plants (even for a year).
2. They are poikilohydric plants, meaning they can withstand extreme dehydration and recover without suffering any physiological consequences.
3. Resurrection plants are certain Selaginella species.
4. Selaginella lepidophylla has a remarkable ability to withstand near-total desiccation or dryness.
5. In arid conditions, its stem curls into a tight ball, but when exposed to moisture, it uncurls.
6. The 'Resurrection Plant' gets its name from its unusual adaptability.

Example:

1. The resurrection plant Sanjivani booti (Selaginella bryopteris) is an example of a resurrection plant.