Cycas (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of Cycadaceae: genus of widely distributed Old World evergreen tropical trees having pinnate leaves and columnar stems covered with persistent bases of old leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cycas is a genus of plants that are often mistaken for palms due to their palm-like appearance.
- The cycas plant has been around since the time of the dinosaurs and is often referred to as a living fossil.
- Cycas revoluta, also known as the sago palm, is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens.
- The cycas plant is native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia, where it can be found growing in the wild.
- Cycas seeds are an important food source for many animals, including birds and small mammals.