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densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions

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  1. n. densely tufted fern ally of southwestern United States to Peru; curls up in a tight ball when dry and expands and grows under moist conditions
  2. n. small grey Asiatic desert plant bearing minute white flowers that rolls up when dry and expands when moist