Cycad Central’s Paper Trail for Rare Plants

Field notes

The stated workflow combines a required photo set, independent expert confirmations, fixed measurements for caudex, height, and leaf spread, and a permanent certificate code. The homepage gives a sample record, CC-SA-0001284, for Encephalartos horridus from South Africa, and reports a catalogue of more than 119 species. It also describes escrowed settlement, with funds released after the buyer confirms delivery, while sellers retain responsibility for protected-species permits.