Resurrection Plant (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The resurrection plant, found in the arid regions of Asia, has adapted to survive in extremely dry conditions by curling up into a ball when moisture is scarce.
- Scientists have been studying the unique properties of the resurrection plant to better understand how it can expand and revive itself when exposed to water.
- In its natural habitat, the resurrection plant often appears as a small, lifeless ball, but it can rapidly expand and bloom with the arrival of rain.
- The ability of the resurrection plant to survive without water for extended periods has made it a subject of interest for researchers seeking to develop more drought-resistant crops.
- In controlled environments, the resurrection plant can be induced to roll up and expand repeatedly, allowing scientists to study its remarkable adaptations in detail.