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Macrozamia humilis

Family: Zamiaceae


What it is like

It has an underground stem 18-28 cm across. There are 2-7 leaves in a crown. They are 35-65 cm long. There are 60-90 pinnae or divisions. The male cones are 14-19 cm long by 4.5-5.5 cm across. There are spines up to 1 cm long. The female cones are 10-15 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The spines can be up to 2.5 cm long. The seeds are oval and 2.5-3.1 cm long by 2.2-2.6 cm wide.

It is a rare species.


Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten after extensive processing.

Edible parts

Seeds, caution


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Munbuwa

Synonyms