Florida Arrowroot

Item

Title
Zamia pumila
Description
<i>Zamia pumila</i>, 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.
family
Zamiaceae
form
Fruits
Common Name
Florida Arrowroot
identifier
2921
Creator
Michael Knee
Item sets
Ornamental Plants