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Coontie

How to identify Coontie (Zamia pumila)

Coontie, also known as Florida arrowroot, Seminole bread, Sago palm, Zamia

Coontie appears as a hardy, low-set woody perennial, reaching heights of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) with a tendency to form dense clusters over time. Its robust, subterranean stems give rise to arching compound leaves that exhibit a fern-like deployment as they emerge. The evergreen foliage is a distinctive aspect, providing year-round visual interest. Along with its resilient nature, coontie is noted for its capacity to withstand cooler climates compared to its tropical kin. Its physical characteristics present a blend of both ruggedness and delicate intricacy.

Lifespan

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type

Plant Type: Shrub

Leaf Type

Leaf Type: Evergreen

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Distinct evergreen foliage provides year-round visual interest.

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Male cones cylindrical, female cones elongate-ovoid, displaying a reddish hue.

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Pinnately compound leaves with feathery appearance, each leaflet lined with toothed margins.

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Detailed Traits of Coontie

Leaf Features

The leaves of coontie are large, stiff, and pinnately compound, ranging from 2 to 4 feet (60-120 cm) in length. Each leaf comprises 5-30 pairs of linear to lanceolate leaflets, each measuring 3-9 inches (7.5-23 cm) long and 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) wide. Leaflets are lined with toothed margins, giving them a feathery appearance. The leaves are borne on smooth petioles 8-31 inches (20-80 cm) long with stipules at the base. Mature leaves are erect, reaching up to 1.5 meters (5 feet) and exhibit a feathery-like texture.

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Flower Features

Coontie does not produce traditional flowers. Instead, it features distinct reproductive structures. Male cones are cylindrical, about 3-4 inches (8-10 cm) in length, and typically appear in clusters. Female cones are elongate-ovoid, measuring roughly 7 inches (18 cm) long, and display a reddish hue. These cones develop on separate plants, with males and females exhibiting this sexual dimorphism. Despite the lack of fragrant petals or floral structures, the cones are a striking and recognizable feature of coontie.

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Key Facts About Coontie

Attributes of Coontie
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Color
Red
Brown
Fruit Color
Brown
Red
Leaf type
Evergreen
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Scientific Classification of Coontie

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Cycads
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Order
Cycads
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Family
Sago-palm
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Species
Coontie (Zamia pumila)
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Distribution Map of Coontie

Coontie is a plant primarily native to subtropical regions of the Caribbean. It has since been introduced and cultivated in other parts of the world, largely due to its ornamental value. Although coontie can be found in a range of settings, its most significant presence remains within its indigenous territories.
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