Cyad

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The Sago Palm prefers sandy, well draining soil.

Cyad

Name: Cyas revoluta, sago cyas, sago palm

Description: Evergreen palm like tree. Lives are glossy green and divided into small leaflets. Pollen grows erect in a cone, seeds are large, meaty and yellow / tan.

A Sago Palm reaches maturity after 15-20 years.

Concern level: Only during drought conditions, unpalatable. Often found in ornamental planting and landscaping.

Toxic parts: All parts of the plant are toxic, highest concentration of toxin in the seeds.

A blooming Sago palm

Symptoms: Occur within one to two days of ingestion and include gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, lack of coordination, liver failure, seizures.

Danger: Contains glycosides and amino acid BMAA, if enough is ingested it can be fatal.

Prince sago (Cycas taiwaniana)

More information: NCSU

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