Cycads / ˈsaɪkædz / —constituting the division Cycadophyta —are seed plants with a stout, woody cylindrical trunk with a crown of large, hard, stiff, evergreen and usually pinnate (feather-shaped) …

May 17, 2021 · Cycad plants are hardy, evergreen gymnosperms (cone-bearing plants) that grow in sand or hard rock. Cycads are dioecious plants; there are separate male and female plants. The …

Cycad, any of the palmlike woody gymnospermous plants that constitute the order Cycadales. The order consists of three extant families, which contain about 10 genera and about 310 species. Some …

Cycads are an ancient group of vascular plants that were once a prominent component of the world’s flora. The oldest cycad fossils date to the early Permian (280 million years ago) or late Carboniferous …

Dec 2, 2023 · There are well over 300 species of cycad recorded by botanists around the world, 81 species of cycads endemic or native to Australia, but just a handful to grow at home.

Jan 21, 2025 · This guide consolidates essential knowledge about cycad care, propagation, and conservation, providing accessible insights for botanical gardens, nurseries, and serious hobbyists.

Although it might look like a palm, the Japanese sago palm is actually a cycad. Cycads have been growing since the dinsoaurs walked the planet, so if they can survive a T-Rex they can survive even …

There are more than 200 cycad species. Cycads are often mistaken for palms, but are in fact only distantly related. Misleading common names like “sago palm” further the confusion. Their tropical …

Apr 11, 2024 · Before embarking on your cycad journey, it’s essential to understand these remarkable plants. Cycads, belonging to the order Cycadales, are ancient gymnosperms, meaning they …

According to the IUCN – World Conservation Union’s Cycad Specialist Group, cycads represent one of the most threatened plant groups in the world. More than half of the currently accepted 377 species …