The Rose of Jericho name after the desert city is a wonder of a plant without water it is a dry ball of beige with a little water it will unfold to green full of life and turn into beige again when you remove it from the water. Legend has it that the Virgin Mary got one as a gift after giving birth to Jesus. It says to give luck and good future to the household and are passed down for generations in many Jewish families. The perfect hostess gift for the seasons many parties.