Cycadales’ refers to an order of seed plants commonly known as cycads. This order includes tropical and subtropical plants that resemble palms or ferns. Cycads are characterized by their large, compound leaves and a stout, woody trunk. They are seed-producing and are part of the gymnosperms, meaning their seeds are not enclosed in an ovary. Cycads are known for their longevity and have existed since the Mesozoic era, making them one of the oldest groups of seed plants still in existence today.
