Welwitschia

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Welwitschia

Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis) is a unique and fascinating plant that is endemic to the Namib Desert in southwestern Africa. It is the only species in the family Welwitschiaceae and is often referred to as a “living fossil” due to its ancient lineage and unusual appearance. Taxonomic Information Domain: Eukaryota Kingdom: Plantae Phylum: Gnetophyta Class: Gnetopsida Order: Welwitschiales Family: Welwitschiaceae Genus:…