Rose of Jericho Oil

People frequently mistake it for a similar plant, Selaginella lepidophylla, which is also called rose of Jericho. However, this plant is native to the Chihuahuan Desert located in the United States and Mexico. People sometimes call it the “false” rose of Jericho.

The original rose of Jericho is a small, flowering plant that grows up to 12 inches (30 cm). Interestingly, people also consider it to be a tumbleweed due to its incredible resistance to drying out. In fact, it can survive in extremely dry climates.

When exposed to desert-like environments with little moisture, rose of Jericho curls into a dry ball similar to a tumbleweed. In this form, it hibernates to protect its flowers on the inside. It does this until it receives water.