Dioon rzedowskii

This species is endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico where it grows in exposed areas hanging off rocky outcropping on steep slopes. The appearance is distinctively different from other Dioons but at a glance, it appears to hold characteristics of Dioon spinulosum combined with upright leaves and wool of Dioon mejiae.  Plants are easy to grow and can withstand full sun, making them a superior plant for the garden. The most common question with this species is how to pronounce it. The ‘r’ is silent – zee dow skii.