Beneath the Bough

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Tag: exotic

  • Cycadaceae (Cycas revoluta)

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    Hannah Ko
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    Common Names: Phonetic Spelling: SY-kas rev-oh-LOO-tuh Description: The Cycas revoluta is a slow-growing, evergreen cycad that resembles a palm. It typically grows up to 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) tall, with a trunk that is covered in leaf scars and a crown of feathery, pinnate leaves. The leaves are dark green, glossy,…