Zamiaceae |
Dioon edule Lindl.
- Query IPNI
- Common Name: Virgin's Palm, Chestnut Dioon
- Family: Zamiaceae Reichb.
- Country of Origin: Mexico, cent. America
- Habitat:
- Description: Trunk to 6 feet, very stocky. Leaves 3-6 feet long, pinnae entire in adult plants but toothed at tip in younger specimens.
- Uses: Seeds are edible if cooked.
- Culture: Requires partial shade and rich soil.
Restrictions:- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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 Accession Data:- Accession # 199200223
- Source: Alan Wachtel
- Accession Date: 06-22-1992
- Bench: 2102 - Melastomes
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-30-2008
Classification:- Division: Cycadophyta
- Class: Cycadopsida
- SubClass: cycads
- Order: Cycadales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Zamiaceae
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