This ancient plant is native to the Namib Desert in Africa. It has only two leaves that grow continuously throughout its life. It's adapted to survive in harsh conditions, making it a remarkable example of resilience.
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Kachss Β· 2 years ago
Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis)
At first glance, it looks like this little plantβs got a fungus on its flowers, but thatβs actually the way it is supposed to look. Another real one-of-a-kind flower on our list, the Welwitschia Mirabilis is the only member of the Welwitschiaceae family. It could be considered the Methuselah of plants; itβs been around since the Jurassic Era and in some instances can live to a ripe old age of 1,500 years. If youβve never seen or heard of this plant before donβt be offended, it only grows in one place on Earth: a small strip of land in the Namibia Desert between Angola and Namibia. How can a succulent plant that hasnβt changed for thousands of years continue to survive in one of the driest places in the world? It gets all of its moisture from fog and dew, thatβs how. |
Welwitschia Mirabilis