The Cycads
A relict plant group of the past
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Zamia
Description
Zamia
(Zamiaceae)
To 2m, most species smaller. Stem swollen, simple or multi-crowned, usually
underground. Male cones cylindric, female cones ovoid.
Z. splendens - male
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Z. purpurea - female cone
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Z. pygmaea - male cone
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Z. standleyi
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Z. standleyi - female cone
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