Zamia pumila L.
Florida Arrowroot Coontie Palm.
Dioecious plant having male or female plants leaves 60-90 cm long, 5-30 pairs of leaflets, leaflets linear to oblong-obovate The male cones are cylindrical, growing to 3–15 cm long they are often clustered The female cones are elongate-ovoid and grow to 6–15 cm long and 4–6 cm in diameter
Ornamental plant. It is drought and salt tolerant making it a great plant to use on the coast. Use as a ground cover for a tropical look and as a specimen or foundation plant. Garden uses: beds and borders, ground covers, patio and containers. Garden styles: Coastal Garden.
Zamia floridana , Zamia integrifolia
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