Zamia purpurea

(Zamia purpurea)

Description

Zamia purpurea is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Mexico, where it occurs only in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz. It grows in the understory of rainforests. It is affected by habitat destruction.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Cycadopsida

Order:Cycadales

Family:Zamiaceae

Genus:Zamia

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