The Girl Who Protected Welwitschia Mirabilis, The Great & Giant Plant in Angola
Muiji Ya Kinlunji (Maria Santana)
The Girl Who Protected Welwitschia Mirabilis, The Great & Giant Plant in Angola
Muiji Ya Kinlunji (Maria Santana)
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The Great & Giant Plant that is only found in Angola's desert, therefore is categorized as a symbol Angolan uncini national iconic plant. The Welwitschia Mirabilis, commonly known as Welwitschia or Tumboa tree, is a remarkable and unique plant found in the Namib Desert, which spans areas of Angola and Namibia.
The Welwitschia mirabilis is known for its unique appearance, with only two large, leathery leaves that grow continuously throughout the plant's life. These leaves extend from a short, broad, woody base.
The leaves can grow to several metres in length, and as they wear down at the edges, they appear as multiple leaves, but they are actually only two; that multiplies over the years.
The Welwitschia mirabilis is known for its unique appearance, with only two large, leathery leaves that grow continuously throughout the plant's life. These leaves extend from a short, broad, woody base.
The leaves can grow to several metres in length, and as they wear down at the edges, they appear as multiple leaves, but they are actually only two.
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