rose of Jericho
noun phrase
rose of Jer·i·cho
-ˈjer-i-ˌkō 
: an annual herb (Anastatica hierochuntica) of the mustard family found from northern Africa to Iran that rolls up when dry and expands when moistened
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“Rose of Jericho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rose%20of%20Jericho. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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