2376 x 3685 px | 20,1 x 31,2 cm | 7,9 x 12,3 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
7 mars 2014
Lieu:
SOUTH AFRICA
Informations supplémentaires:
Encephalartos is a genus of cycad native to Africa. Several species of Encephalartos are commonly referred to as bread palms, bread tree or Kaffir bread since a bread-like starchy food can be prepared from the centre of the stem. The genus name is derived from the Greek words en (within), kephali (head), and artos (bread), referring to the use of the pith to make food. They are, in evolutionary terms, some of the most primitive living gymnosperms. All the species of Encephalartos are endangered. The whole genus is listed under CITES Appendix I / EU Annex A, and CITES prohibits international trade in specimens of these species except when the purpose of the import is not commercial, for instance for scientific research.
