The Welwitschia, an endangered species that can live for 2000 years.

A flower that can only be seen in the Namib Desert of Namibia
The endangered Welwitschia🪷

Amazingly, it grows deep roots in this arid place
and is said to live for over 2000 years🧐

Its Japanese name is 'Kisou Tengai'! Such an extraordinary name!
It is also sometimes called a living fossil!!

I was worried because it is an endangered species,
but it is properly protected by the country and there were even baby plants, so I was relieved!

According to the guide, efforts are being made to surround the plants with stones
to prevent non-tour guests from stepping on them and killing them!

It's close to the Moon Landscape, so it's great to visit both together◎

Post by 世界周遊するおチビちゃん | Oct 10, 2024