Encephalartos moorei (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
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Macrozamia moorei F. Muell Cycad
This cycad is native to Queensland, Australia, and is not found in the wild in North America. It is considered a threatened species. Identification: While many cycads are low to the ground, this species resembles a palm tree, reaching up to 23' (7 m) in height, making it the tallest member of Macrozamia. The trunk is 20-31" (50-80 cm) in diameter. Leaves are up to 8' (2.5 m) long, arching upward and bending downward, with 120-220 leaflets. Individual leaflets are 8-14" (20-35 cm) × ⅛-⅜" (5-10 mm). Seeds look quite unusual. Online References:
The Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia (1 of 2) The Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia (2 of 2) The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney Www.encinos.org (Macrozamia) |
2/26/2010 · San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California
"Confined to the Springsure to Carnarvon Range district of central Queensland, where it is locally abundant in open dry woodland, on shallow, rocky, usually poor soils." (From Ken Hill, at the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.) |
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Macrozamia moorei description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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