Introduction to the Cycads - Homework Help - Gymnosperm

Introduction to the Cycads

Introduction to the Cycads
University of California Museum of Paleontology

Cycads are an ancient group of seed plants with a crown of large compound leaves and a stout trunk. They are a minor component of the flora in tropical and subtropical regions today, but during the Jurassic Period, they were a common sight in many parts of the world. For this reason, the Jurassic is often referred to as the "Age of Cycads".


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