Welwitschia Mirabilis (Noun)
Meaning
Curious plant of arid regions of southwestern Africa having a yard-high and yard-wide trunk like a turnip with a deep taproot and two large persistent woody straplike leaves growing from the base; living relic of a flora long disappeared; some may be 700-5000 years old.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Welwitschia mirabilis is often referred to as a living fossil due to its unique characteristics and long lifespan.
- The welwitschia mirabilis plant has adapted to the harsh conditions of the arid regions in southwestern Africa, allowing it to thrive for thousands of years.
- Scientists have been studying the welwitschia mirabilis to gain a better understanding of its remarkable ability to survive in such extreme environments.
- In the Namib Desert, the welwitschia mirabilis can be found growing in the rocky terrain, its deep taproot allowing it to access water deep beneath the surface.
- The welwitschia mirabilis is considered a national symbol in Namibia, where it can be found in the wild and is highly protected by conservation efforts.