Scaly Zamia c-b The young leaves are pickled

The young leaves are pickled or cooked and eaten as a vegetable by highlanders

but darkens slightly when ripe

This famous and majestic palm is a sight to behold when it's mature and at full height

Pick the fruit while firm and changing colour from green to yellow

Scaly Zamia c-b The young leaves are pickledThe Scaly Zamia or Lepidozamia peroffskyana is a large Australian Cycad with stunning shiny arching leaves that grow up to 3m long. A true 'Dinosaur Plant' it is native to open rainforest of northeastern NSW and southern Queensland. It is very easy to grow but is most suited to sub tropical areas and will look best if provided with some shade. It is a very elegant plant that can grow to about 5m, it will look fabulous in a pot and can be used indoors