Microcycas calocoma (Miq.) A. DC.


Microcycas is monotypic genus of western Cuba. It is a tall cycad growing to 10 meters. This photograph was taken in Florida.


Megastrobilus
Microstrobilus

The megastrobilus shown here is receptive. Note spaces between some of the megasporophylls (the scales). These allows the pollinators to enter the cone. These strobili are on plants in Florida. All the photographs on this page are compliments of Mr. Michael Perry.

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