HMV e-Tree

Plant Id : 360

Plant Name : Queen Sago

Scientific Name : Cycas circinaliis

Family Name : Cycadaceae

Location : Botanical Garden

Properties : The seed is poisonous. The potent poison in the seeds is removed by soaking them in water. Water from the first seed-soaking will kill birds, goats, sheep and hogs. Water from the following soakings is said to be harmless. [Minimum of 5 Soakings needed to ensure the safety After the final soaking, the seeds are dried and ground into flour. The flour is used to make tortillas, tamales, soup and porridge.