Which gymnosperm is unique because it produces only two leaves that grow continuously throughout its long life?
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Correct answer: Welwitschia mirabilis
Welwitschia is a remarkable gnetophyte found in the Namib Desert. It possesses a short, woody stem and two strap-like leaves that split over time but grow from a basal meristem for centuries.
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