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Amazing time-lapse video of dormant ‘Rose of Jericho’ plants reemerging to life

Mind blowing timelapse video of a Rose of Jericho blooming back to life after being exposed to moisture for just a few hours - also with scientific explanation.

Mihai AndreibyMihai Andrei
August 5, 2014 - Updated on April 29, 2023
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There are several plants called ‘The Rose of Jericho’, but what we have here is Selaginella lepidophylla – a species known for being a resurrection plant. Resurrection plants are plants that can tolerate extreme dehydration without suffering any physiological damage from it. All it takes is a little water for the magic rejuvenation to happen:

After just a few hours of exposure to moisture the plants burst to life, turning what seemed to be a lifeless patch of dried out leaves into a lovely plant. Videographer Sean Steininger shot this timelapse of several plants as he exposed them to water. (via Cause, Science!). You can also buy some of these plants online, but they will only thrive in dry places.

Scientists believe the key to this behavior is a molecule called trehalose. This molecule protects organisms, including the infamous water bears (tardigrades), from extreme conditions by stabilizing proteins and preserving cellular membranes.

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The timelapse was shot by videographer Sean Steininger:

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Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.

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