Tepenzintle, Mexican horncone
Ceratozamia mexicana
Family: Zamiaceae
What it is like
A cycad. The trunk is 0.5 m tall and leaves 1-1.5 m long. New leaves can be bronze colour.
Where it is found
It grows in cloud forests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted as a snack or boiled and added to maize dough to make tortillas.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Ceratozamia brevifolia Miq.; Zamia mexicana (Brongn.) G. Don; and several others