The population of "Welwitschia mirabilis" in the wild is reasonably satisfactory at present. The Kaokoveld is home to "Welwitschia mirabilis", a plant that has no close living relatives. Welwitschia mirabilis, an ancient plant, grows in areas around the mine. "Welwitschia mirabilis" is endemic to the Kaokoveld Desert, which lies within the Namib Desert. "Welwitschia mirabilis" grows readily from seed, which may be bought from specialty seed dealers.