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Macrozamia Lucida
Description Macrozamia Lucida is a rare and fascinating cycad plant native to the eastern coast of Australia. It belongs to the family Zamiaceae and is one of the few species of Macrozamia that grow in rainforest habitats. This plant is known for its striking appearance, with glossy leaves that give it a unique and attractive look. Taxonomic Information | Domain|…
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Macrozamia Flexuosa
Description The Macrozamia Flexuosa, also known as the zamia palm or zamia flexuosa, is a type of cycad plant that is native to Australia. This plant is commonly found in the eastern coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) and a width…
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Bowenia
Description Bowenia is a genus of cycads that are native to the eastern coast of Australia. These plants are unique in appearance, with a thick, underground stem that produces a crown of fronds. The fronds are pinnate, meaning that they have leaflets arranged in a feather-like pattern. Bowenia fronds are typically 1-2 meters long and have a shiny, dark green…
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Cycas Armstrongii
Description Cycas Armstrongii, also known as the Armstrong’s Cycad, is a rare cycad plant that belongs to the Cycadaceae family. This plant is native to eastern Australia and can grow up to 4 meters tall. Cycas Armstrongii is a slow-growing plant that can be grown as an indoor or outdoor plant, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. Taxonomic…
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Ceratozamia
Description Ceratozamia is a genus of cycads that belongs to the family Zamiaceae. These plants are native to Mexico and Central America, and they are commonly grown as ornamental plants. They have a unique appearance that sets them apart from other plants. Ceratozamia has a woody trunk and large, feather-like leaves that grow from a central point. These leaves can…
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Encephalartos Villosus
Description Encephalartos villosus, commonly known as the Eastern Cape Blue Cycad, is a native of South Africa. It is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad that can grow up to 2 meters tall with a maximum spread of 3 meters. This plant is dioecious, meaning that it produces separate male and female cones. It has a rough, cone-shaped trunk that can grow…
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Encephalartos Kisambo
Description Encephalartos Kisambo is a species of cycad native to Kenya. It belongs to the Encephalartos genus, which is part of the cycad family Zamiaceae. This species is dioecious, meaning that it has separate male and female plants. The male plants produce cones that are cylindrical in shape, while the female plants produce cones that are more rounded. The cones…
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Encephalartos Friderici-Guilielmi
Description Encephalartos Friderici-Guilielmi, commonly known as the Eastern Cape blue cycad, is a slow-growing plant species that belongs to the Cycadaceae family. It is native to South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, where it is critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching. It is a dioecious plant, meaning that it has separate male and female plants. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota…
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Dioon Edule
Description Dioon Edule, also known as the Chestnut Dioon, is a cycad plant native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 6 meters in height and 3 meters in width. The plant has a stiff, dark green frond that grows up to 2 meters in length, with sharp edges that can be dangerous to touch.…
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