Cycads · Botany

Why are many cycad species considered conservation concerns?

  1. They grow rapidly and now dominate most of their natural habitats
  2. They lack seeds entirely and so cannot reproduce in the wild at all
  3. They are slow-growing and threatened by habitat loss and collection
  4. They exist only as fast-spreading annual weeds in cultivated fields
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Correct answer: They are slow-growing and threatened by habitat loss and collection

Many cycads grow slowly and have limited natural populations. Habitat destruction, illegal trade, and overcollection have made numerous cycad species threatened.

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