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Physical Setting
Climate
Adaptations
Tucson Plants
Tucson Animals
External Resources

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Resurrection Plant (Selaginella lepidophylla)

resurrection plantNote: this plant has recently been identified as Selaginella mutica.

DESCRIPTION: Green when moist and brown when dry.
NATURAL HISTORY: Easily overlooked when dry and brown, but comes "back to life" quickly following rain.


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