Cycads / ˈsaɪkædz / are seed plants that typically have a stout and woody (ligneous) trunk with a crown of large, hard, stiff, evergreen and (usually) pinnate leaves. The species are dioecious, …

The plants are dioecious, and the family Cycadaceae is unique among the cycads in not forming seed cones on female plants, but rather a group of leaf-like structures called megasporophylls …

In habitat, many cycads produce leaves, at most, once a year and produce cones only sporadically. As houseplants, they may only produce leaves every two years and remain …

Cycads are gymnosperms distinguished by crowns of large pinnately compound leaves and by cones, which are typically borne at the end of the trunk in the centre of whorled branches. …

Feb 14, 2023 · It features a dense, hardy trunk that is topped with feathery-like leaves, creating quite a unique look. Their appearance is similar to that of a palm tree; however, the two are …

Though their large, compound leaves make them appear to be ferns at first glance, cycads can be classified as gymnosperms by the production of seeds instead of spores and xerophytic …

Two types of leaves are present in Cycas. These are green, assimilatory ox foliage leaves, and scaly leaves or cataphylls. 1. Foliage Leaves or Assimilatory Fronds: These are green, large, …

Oct 8, 2024 · Leaves: Cycas leaves exhibit dimorphism, consisting of two distinct types: scale leaves and foliage leaves, both forming a crown at the top of the stem. Scale Leaves: These …

Cycas, genus of 115 species of palmlike cycads in the family Cycadaceae native to tropical and subtropical areas of the Old World. The leaves of sago palm (Cycas revoluta) are widely used …

Identify cycad species using morphology, leaf structure, reproductive cones, and geographic distribution. This guide details key taxonomic characteristics for accurate identification.