Pineapple zamia (Lepidozamia peroffskyana)
Also known as: Scaly zamia
Lepidozamia peroffskyana belongs to the group of plants called cycads, one of the oldest plant groups known. This palm-looking cycad is one of the tallest, reaching up to 4 to 7 m and often used in landscaping. The seeds of Lepidozamia peroffskyana contain toxic compounds.
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Attributes of Pineapple zamia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
4 m to 7 m
Spread
3 m to 6 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Flower Size
10 cm to 12 cm
Flower Color
Yellow
Images of Pineapple zamia
Quickly Identify Pineapple zamia
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Robust trunk enwrapped by old leaf bases, reaching 7 to 9 feet (2.1 to 2.7 meters).
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Lush, feather-like leaves with glossy dark green leaflets, fern-like appearance.
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User-friendly foliage without spines or sharp leaf tips.
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Gigantic cones, some of the largest among cycads.
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Typically dioecious, with separate male and female specimens.
Scientific Classification of Pineapple zamia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Cycads
Order
Cycadales
Family
Sago-palm
Genus
Lepidozamia
Species
Pineapple zamia
