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Cycas circinalis is a cycad species endemic to western India that is endangered due to overharvesting and habitat loss. It occurs in forests from sea level to 1200m elevation. Local communities harvest its seeds and young leaves for food, and mature leaves are harvested annually for thatching roofs. The species plays roles in its ecosystem by providing food and habitat. Monitoring shows populations with only seed harvest have many young plants, but those facing leaf or stem harvest lack juveniles, indicatin

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