These Bizarre Phenomenons Prove That Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

A Plant That Lives for Thousands of Years

The Welwitschia mirabilis, also known as the tree tumbo, has been informally referred to as a "living fossil." It is composed of two leaves, a stem, and roots. According to the South African National Biodiversity Institute, this plant has one extremely unique feature that distinguishes it from other living organisms.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.