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Cycad

Cycadophyta

Cycads are ancient plants that have been around for millions of years. They have tough, palm-like leaves and produce cones instead of flowers. Cycads are like living fossils from the time of the dinosaurs!

Lebensraum: Tropical and subtropical regions

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The Cycad has a robust, often unbranched trunk topped with a crown of stiff, leathery, dark green leaves that can resemble palms or ferns. Its ancient form and central, sometimes brightly colored, cone structures make it visually distinct.

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Cycad
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Cycad

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

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Cycads are 'living fossils,' dating back over 280 million years—before dinosaurs walked the Earth!

Many Cycad species are either all male or all female, needing two plants to reproduce.

Some Cycad cones can even generate their own heat, warming up to attract pollinating insects!

They don't have flowers! Instead, Cycads produce giant cones, sometimes weighing over 40kg.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Ancient Survival Kit

Cycad has tough, leathery leaves and a sturdy trunk that help it endure harsh conditions like drought and fire.

Fähigkeit

Nitrogen Ninja

Some Cycads host tiny bacteria in their roots, allowing them to capture nitrogen from the air to grow strong.

Fähigkeit

Chemical Guard

Cycad produces powerful natural toxins that help it defend against hungry herbivores and other threats.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-1500 cm
Ausbreitung
30-500 cm
Essbar
Nein
Giftigkeit
Hoch
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Wind

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Cycad Weevil

Rhopalotria furfuracea

This beetle helps some cycads reproduce by carrying pollen.

symbiotic with

Cycad Cyanobacterium

Nostoc cycadae

These bacteria live in cycad roots, providing essential nitrogen.

eats

Atala Butterfly

Eumaeus atala

Its larvae feed on specific Zamia cycad leaves, absorbing toxins.

Merkmale

Auch bekannt als

Cycad PlantSago Palm

Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

2/5 · Gering

Enjoy looking at cycads from a safe distance and avoid touching them as some parts can be harmful.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von Cycad?

10-1500 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von Cycad?

30-500 cm

Was ist der/die/das essbar von Cycad?

Nein

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von Cycad?

Hoch

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von Cycad?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von Cycad?

Wind

Wo findet man Cycad normalerweise?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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