"Cycads" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Cycads are a group of palm-like plants that have been around for millions of years. They are characterized by their large, leathery leaves and cones that produce seeds. Cycads were popularly used in ancient times for their ornamental value and have been known to be a symbol of good luck and longevity in some cultures. Today, they are mainly grown for their beauty and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Cycadales is an order of plants in the class Pteridospermales. It includes the palm-like cycads, which are ancient species that have been around since the Mesozoic Era, over 250 million years ago.