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| Zamia pumila Family: Zamiaceae / Cycadaceae Florida Arrowroot, Coontie Palm Origin: South of the USA ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a low-growing plant, with trunk that grows to 3-25 cm high and diameter, but is often subterranean. Over time, it forms a multi-branched cluster, with a large, tuberous root system, which is actually an extension of the above-ground stems. The leaves can be completely lost during cold periods, with the plant lying dormant in its tuberous root system, allowing this cycad to be relatively cold hardy. Controversy has long existed over the classification of Zamia in Florida; these were sometimes listed Z. pumila as synonym of Z. integrifolia.
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