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