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Encephalartos altensteinii
prickly cycad
Other common names
Eastern Cape giant cycadBuy this plant
Botanical details
- Family
- Zamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Encephalartos
- Name status
Correct
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