Appearance
The plant is distinguished by its stout, woody trunk and palmlike leaves, reaching heights of up to 1 meter and a trunk radius of up to 17.8 to 33.1 centimeters. Older plants can have two branches. Its dark green fronds grow in a spiral pattern from the top of the trunk. The plant also features conical reproductive structures. [3]
The pollen cones are held upright and light green to olive green when first emerging and light yellow when ready to produce pollen. The seed cones are shaped like a barrel or cylinder. When first emerging they are upright and blue-green and they droop and become dark brown as the seeds ripen. [3]
The seeds are ovate in shape, with an immature sarcotesta that is white, transitioning to light yellow or light cream-beige upon maturity. The sclerotesta is smooth and features 7 to 10 visible rays radiating from the ovule. Each seed measures approximately 2.5 to 2.9 cm in length and 1.5 to 1.7 cm in diameter. [3]
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