Poor's man cycad
With its distinctive stiff, blue-green fronds, poor's man cycad cuts a striking figure in the subtropical landscape. These leaves, arranged in a rosette, extend up to 3 meters, creating an elegant crown. The foliage's waxy coating reflects sunlight and conserves moisture, a testament to poor's man cycad's adaptation to semi-arid environments. This cycad's robust, cylindrical trunk and periodic production of large, woody cones further underscore its ancient lineage.