Which Phanerogam is commonly referred to as 'Sago Palm'?
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Correct answer: Cycas revoluta
Cycas revoluta is called Sago Palm because of its palm-like appearance and the starch (sago) extracted from its pith. Despite the name, it is a gymnosperm and not a true palm.
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