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Zamia pumila (Coontie, Cycad, Florida arrowroot)

Florida arrowroot is an evergreen cycad that have green palm-like leaves. It also grows reddish cones. These cones specify the sex of the plant since the plant is diecious.

To plant it in well drained soil, in full to partial sun areas. It's drought, heat and salt tolerant.

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