Cycadaceae is a family of gymnosperms known as cycads, which are characterized by their stout, woody trunks and large, crown-like leaves that resemble those of palms. Members of this family are primarily tropical and subtropical plants, often having a slow growth rate. Cycads are notable for their ancient lineage, having existed since the time of the dinosaurs, and are often considered to be living fossils. They produce cones and have a unique reproductive system involving pollination by insects.
