Friedrich Welwitscha

Friedrich Welwitscha

botanist Austria

Friedrich Welwitscha was an Austrian botanist known for his extensive work on the flora of Angola during the 19th century. He gained prominence for cataloging various plant species and for discovering the unique Welwitschia mirabilis, a plant that thrives in the harsh conditions of Namibia and Angola. Welwitscha's research contributed significantly to the understanding of botany in former Portuguese colonies, and his name is associated with this remarkable species.

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1,604
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Slovenia 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 2,078,938 1,604 $56,000 43$
Totals 1 2,078,938 1,604 $56,000 43$
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