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Study Notes on Cycadopsida | Botany

Study Notes on Cycadopsida. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Introduction to Cycadopsida 2. Geographical Distribution 3. Characteristics 4. Systematic Position 5. Distribution 6. Identification of Common Indian Species 7. External Morphology 8. Internal Morphology 9. Secondary thickening 10. Leaflets 11. Reproduction 12. Development of Embryo and Other Details. Introduction to Cycadopsida: Class-Cycadopsida; Order-Cycadales; Genus-Cycas: The Cycadales [...]

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Comparison of Cycas and Pinus | Botany

Learn about the comparison of Cycas and Pinus. Cycas: 1. A small palm-like tree. 2. Plant body differentiated into root, stem and leaves; the roots are of two types- normal and coralloid. 3. In the beginning the stem is tuberous, later on becomes columnar, un-branched and covered with persistent leaf bases. 4. Leaves large and compound with circinate vernation; leaf [...]

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Comparison of Cycas, Pinus and Ephedra | Botany

Learn about the comparison of Cycas, Pinus and Ephedra. Comparison of Cycas, Pinus and Ephedra: Cycas and Pinus are evergreen perennials while Ephedra is perennial with scaly leaves. Cycas and Ephedra are dioecious while Pinus is a monoecious plant. Cycas is 5-15 feet in height (C. media 20’), resembling in habit with palms on the one hand and tree ferns [...]

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