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A bare-rooted young cycad seedling reveals how a root system is initially constructed, shown below the brown line indicating the soil surface. This root growth is enabled by resources that are stored ...

Cycads are an ancient group of plants that have been around since the age of dinosaurs. They were dominant plants at that time, but most are currently considered endangered. While there are more than ...

The sago palm looked like it was pregnant. It was growing a large velvety golden globe as large as a basketball right in the “belly” of the plant. Each of the homes where I have lived came with ...

When a plant endemic to several islands in the Western Pacific Ocean taps the services of a helpful insect, a double-dose of benefits comes its way. The plant is a member of a unique group of plants ...

Despite being known for their wisdom, the ancient Greeks were fooled by cycads: They thought these seed plants were actually palm trees. This misunderstanding began with Theophrastus, who followed ...

New research has revealed that younger cycad seeds pose a greater risk for toxicity when consumed than more mature seeds, bringing the scientific community one step closer to understanding the origins ...

Despite being known for their wisdom, the ancient Greeks were fooled by cycads: They thought these seed plants were actually palm trees. This misunderstanding began with Theophrastus, who followed ...