“Cycads are often described as Jurassic plants due to their ancient lineage, which some experts date back more than 280 million years. However, most of the species we see today are relative babies, their existence on the planet said to be a mere 12 million years. Slow-growing cycads are also known for their longevity, with some plants in the wild estimated to be around 10,000 years old”

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