Genus Anastatica (Noun)
Meaning
One species: rose of Jericho; resurrection plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Anastatica is a rare type of resurrection plant native to desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
- One notable member of the genus Anastatica is the Anastatica hierochuntica, known commonly as the rose of Jericho.
- Researchers have found that the genus Anastatica possesses advanced mechanisms to conserve water in arid environments.
- In North African folklore, the genus Anastatica, especially the rose of Jericho, holds religio-magical significance.
- The plant's unique ability to dry up and regenerate when exposed to water has made the genus Anastatica a subject of scientific study.