Myrothamnus

Myrothamnus is a small genus of xerophytic shrubs native to southern Africa. These plants are known as resurrection plants because they can dry out and appear dead during droughts, only to revive and resume photosynthesis when rain returns.12

Myrothamnus belongs to the family Myrothamnaceae, which is part of the order Gunnerales. While members of the Gunneraceae family are often large herbs found in humid environments, Myrothamnus species are distinct shrubs adapted to dry regions. Both families share similar anatomical features and have leaves with toothed margins and secondary veins radiating from the base.23