Cones and seeds of Sandplain Zamia (Macrozamia fraseri), an ancient cycad species known only from Eneabba, Western Australia

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Pollen (male) cones, seed (female) cones and seeds of Sandplain Zamia (Macrozamia fraseri), an ancient cycad species found only in a small region around Enneabba, Western Australia. The seeds are highly toxic but after special preparation could be eaten by Aborigines.

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Size: 3600px × 2394px
Location: Eneabba, Western Australia
Photo credit: © Suzanne Long / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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