!Nara Bush
With the exception of the Welwitschia, the !nara bush may be the most characteristic plant of the coastal Namib, both in Namibia and in southern Angola. It is a member of the pumpkin family and grows in sand dunes in the vicinity of ephemeral rivers where its roots can reach into underground water. These thick tap roots have been found to reach a length of up to 40 metres.
Note the ! symbol in front of the word Nara. This is used to indicate the click sound common to many in Namibia, especially the Damara people.
