Cycas ophiolitica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCycas ophiolitica is a species of cycad, native to Queensland.
Description
A robust palm like plant. It grows 2 m tall but occasionally 7 m tall. The leaves are at the tip of the stem. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The leaves are 95-140 cm long. Young leaves are bluish and become grey green when mature. The leaf stalk is 18-35 cm long and usually has spines. The male cone is oval and 17 cm long by 8 cm wide. The female plants have seeds 3.3 cm across.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible but require special processing before consumption.
Traditional Uses
The seeds need special processing before being eaten.
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Known Hazards
Seeds require special processing before being eaten; this is an at-risk plant.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows near Rockhampton.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds,
Notes
It is an at risk plant.
References (1)
- Melzer, R., & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 36
