English Common Name: Giant Dioon, Gum Plant Chinese Name / 中文名: 多刺双子苏铁 (Duōcì shuāngzǐ sūtiě) Other Local Name: Not known Family Name: Zamiaceae Scientific Name: Dioon spinulosum Synonym: Not known Classification: Gymnosperms (Seed Plants) > Cycadophyta (Cycad Division) > Cycadales > Zamiaceae (Sago Palm Family) >> Dioon Origin: Mexico Growth Habit: Shrub Characteristic: Pinnate leaves that grow to about 1.5 to 2 m in length and radiate out from the trunk. 120 to 240 leaflets on each leaf are small and flat, have small thorns and taper to a sharp point. Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and little watering. Images Location: Putrajaya, Malaysia 
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