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Ancient giants This species of Cyads are thought to be the tallest in the world. Cyads first appeared along with the dinasours over 230 million years ago. Species like Hopes Cyads have changed little from their ancient ancestors.<br /> Cassowaries, musky rat kangaroos and white tailed rats eat the red seeds and spread them throughout the rainforest. Australia,Geotagged,Hopes cycad,Lepidozamia hopei,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Ancient giants

This species of Cyads are thought to be the tallest in the world. Cyads first appeared along with the dinasours over 230 million years ago. Species like Hopes Cyads have changed little from their ancient ancestors.
Cassowaries, musky rat kangaroos and white tailed rats eat the red seeds and spread them throughout the rainforest.

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The Hope's Cycad

"Lepidozamia hopei", commonly known as Hope's cycad or Zamia palm, is a species of cycad in the family Zamiaceae, endemic to the Australian state of Queensland.

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Similar species: Cycadales
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Uploaded Jan 1, 2025. Captured Dec 31, 2024 14:17 in 9 Stewart St, Daintree QLD 4873, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/11.0
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO6400
  • 70mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.