There are beings capable of living for a long period of time, like human beings themselves, which, under suitable conditions, even exceed 100 years of age. However, there are other beings that go beyond this mark and surprise us with their longevity, being considered the great ancestors of Mother Nature. So, meet today one of the oldest plants on earth, The Yareta.
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the earthly elders
In the famous Disney movie, “Finding Nemo”, we are introduced to the cool turtle “Crush” who tells Nemo that he is an incredible 150 years old!
As a child, this probably didn't surprise you so much, but if you watched the movie again, you must have wondered: is it really true? And the answer is yes, he was that age!
There is a species of tortoise known as the “giant tortoise” that exceeds 150 years of life, but this is just one example of being old in our land.
Not only animals are present in the category of ancient living beings, but several others such as pine trees, the large trees known for starring in Christmas decoration.
In California, the tree called Methuselah can be found reaching over 4,000 years old. She is a type of pine called Pinus longaeva.
the yareta
Appearing to be a type of “natural carpet”, this plant stands out for its properties, mainly longevity, which is the most striking feature of this ancient nature.
Belonging to South America, these plants can reach 3 thousand years old, like those present in the mountains of Chile.
Its texture is similar to that of moss or something similar, being quite dense and rough. Even so, it has flower buds in its structure.
Usually, it is seen scattered among the surfaces of the plane it is on, which tends to be among the rocks of mountainous regions.
