Cycas media

Cycas media is a palm-like tall shrub native to woodlands of Queensland, Australia. The leathery, thick leaves are divided and grow from the center in a palm-like arrangement. All plant parts are considered highly toxic. However, the seeds are eaten by Aborigines after careful and extensive preparation to remove the toxins.

Cycas media is a palm-like tall shrub native to woodlands of Queensland, Australia. The leathery, thick leaves are divided and grow from the center in a palm-like arrangement. All plant parts are considered highly toxic. However, the seeds are eaten by Aborigines after careful and extensive preparation to remove the toxins. References - 1. ^ Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia, Cycas media plant profile. [http://www.pacsoa.org.au/cycads/Cycas/media. More

* Cycas media, a treelike cycad that produces large terminal seed cones. Cycas media, a treelike cycad that produces large terminal seed cones. More