Myrothamnaceae
plant family
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Myrothamnaceae is a small family of flowering plants, consisting of only one genus, Myrothamnus, with two species. These plants are known as "resurrection plants" because they can dry out and appear dead during dry periods, then revive and resume photosynthesis when rain returns. They are native to dry regions of Africa. Myrothamnaceae is part of the order Gunnerales, which also includes the family Gunneraceae. While members of these two families look very different, they share anatomical similarities and leaf characteristics.1
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