Cycas media | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Division: | Cycadophyta |
Class: | Cycadopsida |
Order: | Cycadales |
Family: | Cycadaceae |
Genus: | Cycas |
Species: | C. media |
Binomial name | |
Cycas media |
Cycas media is a palm-like tall shrub native to woodlands of Queensland, Australia.[1] The leathery, thick leaves are divided and grow from the center in a palm-like arrangement. All plant parts are considered highly toxic. However, the seeds are eaten by Aborigines after careful and extensive preparation to remove the toxins.