Which among the following is an unusual plant?
Welwitschia mirabilis, Namibia Welwitschia mirabilis consists of only two leaves and a stem with roots. While it’s not the prettiest plant (it often looks dead to the untrained eye), the welwitschia’s unusual properties make it so compelling. Welwitschia Mirabilis One of the most extraordinary plants on Earth, Welwitschia is native to the Namib Desert and grows only two leaves throughout its life. These leaves can survive for over a thousand years.
What is the most unusual plant in the world?
Rafflesia – The corpse flower This plant has no stem or leaves, instead it is a parasite on a vine. By feeding on its host, rafflesia is able to produce the world’s biggest flower, a metre across. Rafflesia is a genus of flower with 28 known species, the second largest of which is Rafflesia kerrii, found in the Tenasserim-South Thailand Semi-Evergreen Rainforests ecoregion, with blooms measuring 70 to 110 cm across, or over three feet.