The Girl Who Protected Welwitschia Mirabilis, the Great & Giant Plant in Angola

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By Muìji 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.

  • The Girl Who Protected Welwitschia Mirabilis, the Great & Giant Plant in Angola