Seeds of Encephalartos
natalensis. The Natal Giant Cycad is an arborescent species which can grow
to over six meters tall, often branched from the base. The species grows in
rocky habitats on kranzes and cliffs and in steep sided valleys in inland areas
of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. This is a Near Threatened
species, sought after by collectors. These seeds were found below a large
specimen growing in a Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserve where it was planted after
being confiscated. (Photograph: G Grieve.)
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