Dioon mejiae (Teosinte, Teocinte, Teocinta, 3' Cycad Palm)

Dioon mejiae, commonly known as Teosinte, Teocinte, Teocinta, or 3' Cycad Palm, is a species of cycad palm native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing evergreen plant that forms a rosette of large, arching, pinnate leaves. The leaves are dark green and glossy, with a stiff texture. Dioon mejiae is a dioecious plant, meaning male and female reproductive structures are borne on separate plants. The male plants produce elongated cones, while the female plants produce globular cones filled with bright red seeds.