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How long does the reproductive cycle of the coontie Zamia integrifolia last?
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Cycadophyte
Cycas circinalis.
The reproductive cycle of the coontie (Zamia integrifolia) lasts for a period of approximately 14 months.1
The timeline of this cycle is as follows:
* October: Cones first become visible.1
* December: Pollination occurs.1
* Late May and early June: Fertilization takes place.1
* The following December: Embryogenesis and seed maturity are completed.1