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Close-up view of Welwitschia male cones, showing reddish-brown overlapping bracts with vibrant amber-colored nectar droplets forming at the tips and ridges. The nectar glistens in the light, highlighting the plant's intricate textures and patterns.

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Close-up of a Welwitschia male cone covered in orange pollen grains emerging between broad green leaves.

Welwitschia plant with two long, wide, green strap-like leaves growing from a thick woody base in a planter.

Cluster of mature, dark brown and tan seed cones from a Welwitschia plant with layered, woody bracts.

Human hand holding a very young Welwitschia seedling with long, wiry roots and small green leaves.

Young Welwitschia plant growing in a black nursery pot with curved green leaves and developing cones.

Welwitschia seedling in a pot labeled “27-Sept” with two upright, narrow green leaves in rocky soil.

Top-down view of a Welwitschia mirabilis plant with wide, ribbon-like green leaves in a square pot.

Dozens of Welwitschia seedlings emerging from small square pots in a greenhouse setting.

Welwitschia plant with developing cones, one covered in a mesh pollination bag, in a greenhouse environment.

Close-up of a Welwitschia male cone cluster with visible orange pollen grains in a greenhouse.

Male Welwitschia mirabilis plant labeled “BAA.273” with small, pollen-producing cones emerging.

Mature Welwitschia plant in a greenhouse with long, dried leaves sprawled dramatically across the floor.

Mature Welwitschia mirabilis with long curling leaves draping over a tall black pot and container base.

Close-up view of young Welwitschia seedlings in black pots with gravel substrate inside a greenhouse.

Hand holding three Welwitschia seedlings with long roots and green, strap-like leaves.

Close-up of the central crown of a Welwitschia showing emerging leaf growth and intricate texture.

Tall seedling in a black pot with mature Welwitschia leaves blurred in the background.

Top-down view of several Welwitschia seedlings growing in black plastic containers with green moss patches.

Group of mature Welwitschia plants in a greenhouse bench setup surrounded by succulents and cactus.

Variegated Welwitschia with striking striped leaves showing light green and yellow tones.

Close-up view of Welwitschia male cones, showing reddish-brown overlapping bracts with vibrant amber-colored nectar droplets forming at the tips and ridges. The nectar glistens in the light, highlighting the plant's intricate textures and patterns.

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