Cycad

Cycas guizhouensis is part of the Cycadaceae family, a group of ancient seed plants. It is found in Southern Asia, with a specific distribution in South-Central and Southeast China. The species was formally published in 1983 by botanists K.M. Lan and R.F. Zou. As a member of the genus Cycas, it shares characteristics with other cycads, which are often cultivated for their ornamental value and are known for their palm-like appearance. Cycads are gymnosperms and are considered living fossils due to their long evolutionary history.