Key to the Gymnosperms of the Southeastern U.S. -
Leaves pinnately compound, with many narrow leaflets


Leaflets are strongly revolute (curved downward
along the edges), and end in a spine-like tip -
Sago palm (Cycas revoluta)

OR

Leaflets are flat, or slightly revolute,
and lack a spine-like tip -
Coontie (Zamia integrifolia)

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Leaflets strongly revolute, with spine-like tips (close-up image) Leaflets strongly revolute, with spine-like tips Leaflets mostly flat, without spine-like tips Leaflets mostly flat, without spine-like tips (close-up image)
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