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Kew in Namibia

Many of Namibia's 800 endemic plant species are used for medicines and agriculture.

By Dr Jonas Mueller

Distinctive Welwitschia plant in the desert with long dry strap like leaves

A huge diversity of habitats exists in Namibia with a large number of plants adapted to dry conditions. Discover the country's amazing flora:

Acknowledgements

Music by Namib Marimbas. Production by Jonathan Drori and Miguel Santana da Silva.

With thanks to:

The Government of Namibia
Namibia Film Commission, permit 10/2018
National Botanical Research Institute of Namibia
Herta Kolberg
Municipality of Swakopmund
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Orange sad dunes with a dry tree
30 September 2019

Plants in the Namib desert

Dr Jonas Mueller
Green watermelons close up

Wild melons in Namibia

Dr Jonas Mueller
Trees infront of sandunes in Namibia

The antiparasite tree

Dr Jonas Mueller