What is the Selaginella Lepidophylla?

Selaginella lepidophylla is a rosette-forming lycophyte of conservation concern native to southern New Mexico, western Texas, and Mexico. It can be found among rocks in xeric regions on dry rocky slopes or exposed grassy hills. S. lepidophylla is known colloquially as the Rose of Jericho, flor de Piedra, and resurrection fern because these plants have a characteristic behavior in which they become metabolically dormant and lateral branches curl inwards when dry during drought stress, and unfurl green with the arrival of moisture.  The Jericho Rose is a rare magical commodity, sought after for use in voodoo and Cuban Santeria love and money spells, and is sought in the Holy land by pilgrims as a holy relic. The amazing “Resurrection plant” is a marvelous example of nature’s wonders and can serve as a living symbol of one’s faith and confidence in natures power to resurrect and bring life to what seems dead and lifeless. It is said that you will have all the blessings life can bring if the plant or a piece of it is kept in the home. The water is sprinkled about the place to cleanse it of all negativity, evil and bad luck and to bring peace, power, and abundance. When carried on a person is said to absorb negative energy.

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