Welwitschia mirabilis — one of the strangest, oldest plants on Earth. Native to the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, this remarkable species grows from just two leaves that never stop growing. Over centuries, wind and sand shred them into long, ribbon-like strands that give the plant its iconic look. Welwitschia takes 20–30 years to produce its first flowers, and once it does, it just keeps going… for centuries. Some individuals are estimated to be 1,000–2,000 years old! A true survivor in one of the harshest climates on the planet — and one of the most fascinating plants you can grow. #Welwitschia #WelwitschiaMirabilis #RarePlants #DesertPlants #BotanicalOddities - @thegreengrotto