Cycas hainanensis trees, native to Hainan, China, feature prominently. Characterized by their robust, cylindrical trunks and dense crown of feathery fronds, the trees stand in a landscaped garden setting. Sunlight illuminates the vibrant green foliage, highlighting the intricate leaf patterns. A stone pathway winds through the grassy area, enhancing the garden's structured appearance. The Cycas hainanensis is a species of cycad, representing ancient plant lineages often mistaken for palms due to their similar appearance. Cycas hainanensis is a woody plant of the genus Cycas in the family Cycas. The trunk of the plant is cylindrical, with a dense surface covered by persistent woody leaf bases The feather shaped leaves are up to 1 meter long, and the petiole is square shaped and circular in cross-section. There are dense thorns on both sides, and the top edge of the large spore leaf has 5-7 pairs of lobes. As a nationally protected wild plant, its wild population is listed as endangered (EN) by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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