Nuts of the Cycas orientis (nyathu) are coveted by the Yolngu in Australia's Arnhem Land as a source of food. They are harvested on their dry season to leach its poison under water …

A number of cycad species—among them the Australian nut palm (Cycas media), C. circinalis, and chestnut dioon (Dioon edule)—bear edible seeds. Starch from the roots of some cycads, …

The World List of Cycads (WLoC) is a comprehensive reference for cycad taxonomy, nomenclature, biology, and literature. Learn more about us. The WLoC is produced under the …

Apr 1, 2024 · Cycas L. is the most widely distributed and is particularly abundant in southwestern China (Zheng et al., 2017). Cycads, also known as “tieshu” and “Sago palm”, have been …

The Garden’s cycad collection is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Many Cycads are extremely rare in habitat, due to their limited ranges, complex reproductive biology, and their …

Cox Peninsula cycad (Cycas maconochiei) Megasporophylls of Cycas maconochiei growing in the wild near Darwin in Northern Territory, Australia.

Description: Cycas media is a is a palm-like cone-bearing plant similar in shape to Cycas circinalis. It produces a single stem that grows to an average height of tallest specimens about …

Oct 15, 2024 · Cycad plants are fascinating living fossils that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. They’re hardy, easy to care for, and can add a touch of prehistoric charm to …

Oct 23, 2023 · Despite their toxicity, Cycad nuts, seeds or the starchy pith of some species have been used as traditional foods after thorough washing or other treatment to remove neurotoxins.

Macrozamia riedlei, commonly known as a zamia or zamia palm, is a species of cycad in the plant family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to southwest Australia and often occurs in jarrah forests. It …