Myrothamnus is a genus of flowering plants, consisting of two species3 of small xerophytic shrubs, in the southern parts of tropical Africa and in Madagascar. Myrothamnus is recognized as the only genus in the family Myrothamnaceae.

Myrothamnus flabellifolius or Resurrection plant as it is commonly known is an erect shrublet that grows to 50cm tall. It has paired folded leaves & from spring to summer it has inconspicuous male & female flowers on different plants. In droughts the whole plant dries out, but revives within hours of rain.