Macrozamia viridis is a species of plant in the family Zamiaceae. It is endemic to Australia[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Cycadophyta |
| Class: | Cycadopsida |
| Order: | Cycadales |
| Family: | Zamiaceae |
| Genus: | Macrozamia |
| Species: | M. viridis
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| Binomial name | |
| Macrozamia viridis | |
Biology
editThe fact that Macrozamia viridis has an occurrence at only two locations means that it qualifies for Endangered status. The population trend of the species is now decreasing. They can also be found in terrestrial environments.[2]
Location
editMacrozamia viridis can be found at the Wyberba and Girraween area in the south of the Darling Downs district of Queensland, Australia. This species of plants grow on sandy soils over granite in moderately wet eucalypt woodlands.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b Forster, P. (2010). "Macrozamia viridis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41968A10612965. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T41968A10612965.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
- ^ a b Forster, P. (2010). "Macrozamia viridis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T41968A10612965. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T41968A10612965.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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