1、 What plant does it belong to

It belongs to a gymnosperm of Cycas in Cycadaceae. In fact, it is what we usually call iron tree, which can be said to be a very ornamental tree species. It has many varieties and is distributed all over the world

2、 Distribution area

It is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical areas, and is common in Guangdong, Fujian and Taiwan. Usually, Yunnan, Jiangxi, Guangdong, Fujian and other areas are planted in their own yards. Most of them are potted plants in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other regions. In addition, they are also widely cultivated in Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines

3、 Morphological characteristics

The trunk of Cycas can grow to about 2m, sometimes even about 8m. Its leaves are in the shape of feathers and grow from the top of the stem. The lower layer is slightly curved, and the upper layer generally extends obliquely upward. The male flowers are cylindrical and can grow to about 30-70cm. The seeds are oval or inverted oval, and the color is orange or reddish brown. The flowering time is generally from June to August, and the seeds mature around October