Macrozamia dyeri
Macrozamia dyeri (F.Muell.) C.A.Gardner
Macrozamia dyeri, known as djeeri, is a plant species in the family Zamiaceae. It is native to Western Australia, specifically near Esperance. The seeds are edible when properly prepared and were an important food source for local people, although the plant is toxic to many other species.
Description
Macrozamia dyeri (F.Muell.) C.A.Gardner is a member of the Zamiaceae family and is found exclusively in Western Australia. It occurs in the Esperance region. The seeds of this species can be consumed after appropriate preparation and were historically significant as a food resource for Indigenous communities in the area. However, the plant is toxic to a variety of species.
Distribution
Australia · Global · Western Australia
Synonyms
Macrozamia preissii subsp. dyeriEncephalartos dyeri