Welwitschia mirabilis, a plant with only two lifelong leaves, belongs to which group?
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Correct answer: Gnetophytes
Welwitschia is a member of the Gnetophyta, found in the Namib Desert. It is known for its strange morphology, consisting of a woody stem and two leaves that grow continuously from the base.
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