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resurrection plant

/ˌrezəˈrekʃən plænt/

翻译: 某些植物的通称,如卷柏(Selaginella lepidophylla),能忍受极度脱水,遇水后仿佛「复活」。

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/ˌrezəˈrekʃən plænt/C1formalscientific
  • zh某些植物的通称,如卷柏(Selaginella lepidophylla),能忍受极度脱水,遇水后仿佛「复活」。

A common name for certain plant species, such as Selaginella lepidophylla, that can survive extreme dehydration and appear to 'come back to life' when rehydrated.

  1. Drought-tolerant plantB2formal

    A type of plant that can survive extreme dehydration and appear dead, but revives and regrows when exposed to water.

    zh耐旱植物

    • The resurrection plant curls into a ball when dry and opens up when watered.
    • Many desert species, like Selaginella lepidophylla, are known as resurrection plants.
    • Scientists study resurrection plants to understand drought resistance.