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Macrozamia glaucophylla is a species of cycad from the genus Macrozamia and the family Zamiaceae. Endemic to New South Wales, Australia, this species has features that resembles palms, although both species are taxonomically quite different. The current population trend of Macrozamia glaucophylla is stable with 2,500 to 10,000 mature individuals. The species are found in several habitats including forest and savanna. Ecologically, Macrozamia glaucophylla lives in terrestrial system, a land-based community of organisms where the biotic and abiotic components interact in the given area.
It is also known as zamia, zamia 'palm', wild pineapple, burrawang (NSW).
As a member of the cycad group, Macrozamia glaucophylla requires minimum attention and is undemanding in its environmental needs for cultivation. Hence, Macrozamia glaucophylla is ideal for low-maintenance garden. The genus Macrozamia mixes well with other plants, including palms, bromeliads, succulents, and grass trees. Macrozamia glaucophylla is suitable for either in-ground plantings or contains. Nevertheless, this species has sharp leaflets and spines on the cone scales and leaf bases which are not suitable for children and pets. If the raw fruit is eaten, the consequences may cause either severe gastro-intestinal irritation such as stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, or headache. In several rare cases, the consumption of the raw fruit of Macrozamia glaucophylla has been reported to cause liver damage, coma, and also death. The male cone of Macrozamia glaucophylla has a fruity, appetizing smell when releasing the pollen, however, this smell has been recorded as causes of respiratory distress.
Macrozamia glaucophylla is distributed within the range of the northern area of the Pilliga State Forest, south of Narrabri. This forest is also known as Pilliga Scrub, or simply, the Pilliga. The forest is located in between the town Coonabarabran and Narrabri. The overall area of the Pilliga forest exceeds 450,000 hectares after adjoining the Pilliga Nature Reserve in 1968.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Macrozamia glaucophylla by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
