Welwitschia
Meaning of Welwitschia
noun
a gymnospermous plant of desert regions in south-western Africa that has a dwarf, massive trunk, two long strap-shaped leaves, and male and female flowers in the scales of scarlet cones. It is remarkable for its ability to extract moisture from fog.
mid 19th century: modern Latin, named after Friedrich Welwitsch (1806–72), Austrian botanist.
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Hyphenation of Welwitschia
Wel-witschia
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