Coontie Zamia floridana 10 Seeds

amia floridana, commonly known as coontie and now scientifically referred to as Zamia integrifolia, is a low-growing, palm-like cycad native to Florida and parts of the southeastern United States. It features glossy, feather-like leaves that grow in a rosette from an underground stem or caudex. As the only cycad native to the continental U.S., coontie holds both ecological and cultural importance. It serves as the larval host plant for the rare Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) and was historically used by Indigenous peoples, including the Seminole, who processed its starchy roots—despite their toxicity—to make a flour called Florida arrowroot. Today, coontie is valued in landscaping for its drought tolerance, adaptability, and ornamental appeal, making it a popular choice in native plant gardens and habitat restoration projects.