Cycad with Seed Cones (IMAGE)

U.S. National Science Foundation

Cycad with Seed Cones

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This is a close-up of a cycad with seed cones. Bright red seeds are erupting from the cones. Plant is tentatively identified as Zamia furfuracea. Cycads make seed-producing pine cone-like structures instead of flowers. Analysis shows Zamia's male cones have genetic wiring similar to flowers.

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Randolph Femmer/life.nbii.gov

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