Living Fossil of the Namib Desert: The Welwitschia Plant Has Been Around for Over 200 Million Years an Can Live for Millennia
Welwitschia flowers. They have been booming for over 200 million years. Photo: Cole Shatto
Due to habitat loss and collecting pressures, Welwitschia mirabilis is classified as a vulnerable species. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the plant’s remaining populations and ensure its continued survival for generations to come.
Visitors to the Namib Desert have the opportunity to admire the Welwitschia plant firsthand. Some of the best places to see this remarkable plant include the Welwitschia Plains and the Skeleton Coast National Park.
Due to habitat loss and collecting pressures, Welwitschia mirabilis is classified as a vulnerable species. Conservation efforts are underway to protect the plant’s remaining populations and ensure its continued survival for generations to come.
Visitors to the Namib Desert have the opportunity to admire the Welwitschia plant firsthand. Some of the best places to see this remarkable plant include the Welwitschia Plains and the Skeleton Coast National Park.
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20 February 2024
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