Welwitschia mirabilis
If this desert plant looks like it came straight out of the age of dinosaurs, that’s because it did. Two succulent leaves continuously grow from the short, thick trunk, splitting over time into strap-shaped sections. The leaves can reach twelve feet in length. These odd plants are considered living fossils and can live up to 2,000 years.
Fun Fact
This plant usually grows 20 inches in height and 6.6 feet in length. Larger plants are often seen in areas where rainfalls are rare.
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