Common Names for Jericho RoseResurrection flowerDesert roseResurrection fernSelaginella lepidophyllaJericho roseFlower of St MaryMary’s flowerFlor de JericoRosa de jericoRosa del desierto plantaResurrection roseDinosaur PlantWhen the desert rose plant is not near a water source it drops leaves and curls branches into a tight ball waiting. This is the amazing ability of this plant, which is it can survive for many years without any water. In fact, after the rainy season, the plant dries up again. It can remain in the desert for many years until the rain finds it again. The plant opens up to fern style leaves of a beautiful green color. Truly, it deserves its name as the Resurrection Flower. The true Jerico rose (Anastatica hierochuntica) is native to western Asia and is the only species of the genus Anastatica of the mustard family.Make sure to allow your Rose of Jerico plant time between watering to preserve the life of the plant.