Dioon

From Cycads is the genus Dioon. There are currently 17 accepted names with several pending. Many Dioons are relatively new to cultivation. Species are all native to Mexico except one species found in Honduras. Most are from Oaxaca with scattered populations in Veracruz, Chiapas, Queretero, Michoacan, Puebla, Sonora, and more. Small Dioons are intimidating to identify and only take grandiose, distinct forms as adults.  Dioons are slowly growing and take time to make impressive garden specimens, When mature Dioons rival the mightiest of African Encephalartos.