Resurrection Plant (Selaginella sp.)

   

Dormant resurrection plants (Selaginella) sp., Langtry, Texas. Following a rain, these seemingly dead plants will unfold and turn green. Photograph by Ad Konings.

• Common English Names: Resurrection Plant
• Common Spanish Names:
• Scientific Name: Selaginella sp. (sell-la-gin-ELL-uh)
• Family: Selaginellaceae (Spikemoss Family)
• Geographic Range: The genus occurs throughout North America.
• Plant Form: Spikemoss form.
• Remarks:

Last Update: 26 Sep 2003