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The Girl Who Protected Welwitschia Mirabilis, The Great & Giant Plant in Angola

Muìji Ya Kinlunji (Maria Santana)

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English
Prime Seven Media
15 January 2025
It's a children's book about

The Great & Giant Plant that is only found in Angola's desert, therefore is categorized as a symbol Angolan uncini national iconic plant. The Welwitschia Mirabilis, commonly known as Welwitschia or Tumboa tree, is a remarkable and unique plant found in the Namib Desert, which spans areas of Angola and Namibia.

- The Welwitschia mirabilis is known for its unique appearance, with only two large, leathery leaves that grow continuously throughout the plant's life. These leaves extend from a short, broad, woody base.

- The leaves can grow to several metres in length, and as they wear down at the edges, they appear as multiple leaves, but they are actually only two; that multiplies over the years.

- The Welwitschia mirabilis is known for its unique appearance, with only two large, leathery leaves that grow continuously throughout the plant's life. These leaves extend from a short, broad, woody base.

- The leaves can grow to several metres in length, and as they wear down at the edges, they appear as multiple leaves, but they are actually only two.
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Imprint:   Prime Seven Media
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 216mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   168g
ISBN:   9781965632680
ISBN 10:   1965632688
Pages:   60
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Recommended Age:   From 9 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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