

How to identify Sago palm (Cycas revoluta)
Sago palm, also known as Japanese sago palm, Sotetsu
Sago palm features a distinctive crown of shiny, dark green leaves that radiate outwards in a symmetrical rosette. Each leaf is stiff, arching backward with a glossy texture, and can grow up to 3-5 feet (0.9-1.5 m) long. The leaflets are narrow and pointed, arranged densely and creating a feathery appearance. The trunk of sago palm is stout and shaggy, resembling a scaled bulb, and reaches heights of typically 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m), though some specimens can grow taller in optimal conditions.
Symmetrical rosette of glossy, dark green leaves with pointed, feathery leaflets, up to 5 feet (1.5 m) long.
Stout, shaggy trunk resembling a scaled bulb, 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 m) tall.
Large, golden cone fruit with large seeds, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
Pinnate, glossy green leaves in circular rosette pattern, 3-7 feet (90 cm to 2.1 m) long.
Thick, sturdy stem with rough, textured, woody surface, up to 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter.
The leaves of sago palm are pinnate and glossy green, reaching 3 to 7 feet (90 cm to 2.1 meters) long and 10 inches (25 cm) wide. They grow in a circular, rosette pattern. Each leaf features a central midrib dividing into numerous narrow, leathery leaflets, 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm) long, with spiny-tipped ends and revolute edges. The leaflets are stiff and pointed, often transforming into spinelike structures towards the base.
The stem of sago palm is dark brown in color, commonly appearing rough and textured. It is thick and sturdy, extending up to 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter. The stem showcases a columnar form, with no branching, and bears leaf scars arranged in a spiral pattern. Its surface is woody and covered with a pattern of diamond-shaped leaf bases, creating a unique, rugged appearance that is crucial for the identification of sago palm plants.
The fruit of sago palm is a large, rounded and golden cone that develops if a female plant is successfully pollinated. Mature seeds are tightly packed within this cone structure. Once pollinated, typically between April and June, these seeds take from September to October to mature. Each individual seed is encased in a fleshy coat, which when ripe, ranges in color from a golden-brown to orange hue. These seeds are notably large, with each one approximately 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) in diameter.
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Scientific Classification of Sago palm