Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Zamia pumila

Family:
Cardboard Palm

Family:
Cycadaceae

Description:
Zamia pumila, the Cardboard Palm, is the only species of cycad native to the United States. Found growing on sandy soils in Florida, this cycad was used as a source of food starch by Native Americans. This image shows a female cone.

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