Coontie Palm
Zamia integrifolia
Family: ZamiaceaeNative: Southeastern United States (Florida, Georgia), Bahamas, and CubaIdentified: Feb 15, 2026
A small, cycad plant that resembles a fern or palm. It features stiff, evergreen, pinnate leaves that grow in a rosette pattern from a mostly underground tuberous stem.
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This plant is highly drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. It thrives in lighting conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade. Once established, it requires very little water and is generally pest-resistant, making it excellent for low-maintenance landscaping.