Trandafirul de Jericho - Selaginella lepidophylla, Trandafirul Sf Maria

Selaginella Lepidophylla , also known as the Rose of Jericho or Resurrection Plant , is a species of plant native to the deserts of North Africa. It is a plant that can survive extreme dehydration for months or even years.
Although the most commonly used name is the Rose of Jericho, it is also known by the following names: Rose of Jericho, True Rose of Jericho, Resurrection Plant, Rose of the Virgin Mary, Flower of St. Mary, Flower of Mary, Dinosaur Plant.
The amazing ability of this plant is that it can survive for many years without water.
A Christian tradition says that when Mary, the Mother of Jesus, was traveling from Judea to Egypt, she was fascinated by the plant's behavior and blessed the plant.
It is said that a house that possesses a "Rose-of-Jericho" will be blessed.

Rehydration: To rehydrate, the Rose of Jericho should be left in a saucer of warm water (see image on the package). Opening may begin after 4 hours or more and may take up to several days. Rehydrating the plants takes time and may vary depending on the conditions in each home.
Without water, the plant dehydrates and goes dormant. It can remain in this state for many years, and when it rains, it rehydrates and comes back to life. It is believed that this process hides resurrection abilities that can be used to achieve various "magical" goals.

Be careful - when it comes back to life, the plant is not always completely green. This is considered normal.

Note: The price shown is for 1 dehydrated plant. The size of the plant varies depending on the batch received.