Using cones to identify the indigenous cycads of South Africa
October 6, 2015
Identification of Indigenous Cycads
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he book includes overview instructions and guidelines on leaf identification and what characteristics to look for when attempting to identify your cycad as well as in depth keys and detailed photographs for each of the identified groups of cycads. Additionally the book includes information regarding the Status of Cycads in South Africa as well as the Legal aspects and Value of Cycads today.
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he purpose of this publication is to serve as a practical, easy-to-use guide for the identification of indigenous cycad species (Encephalartos species). The guide was developed with the layman in mind for practical use in the field or garden. It is not intended as a scientific taxonomic publication on the indigenous cycad species.
E.brevifoliolatus is not covered in the book.
Although the distribution of E.umbeliziensis is in Swaziland, it is mentioned in the key because it does occur in gardens and may be confused with E.villosus.
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