Endangered prickly plant -- Encephalartos

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Last edited Tue Oct 26, 2021, 08:13 PM - Edit history (1)

[Diamond_Dog]

1. I'm sorry that this is an endangered plant!

It’s very beautiful and your photo captures it’s gorgeous green fern like leaves so well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! ♥

I wish I could remember the name. Our gardener told us about it and we were glad to give this one and another one just like it on the other side of our driveway a home.

The leaves are actually quite stiff and there are tiny spines on the edges, so being careful around it is a good idea!

I love the way the sun filters through it.

[Gato Moteado]

3. looks like a type of cycad

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I think that's right, my dear Gato. Thanks!

My husband remembered the name: Encepholartos.

We were very happy to help this threatened plant survive.

We have two of them and they love growing in our climate.

[Gato Moteado]

5. ah, yes.....it is a cycad...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalartos

[George McGovern]

6. Absolutely Delightful Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thanks so much, dear George! I just love how the sun looks coming through the leaves.

The light in this photo makes me happy!