General aspect and origins – Macrozamia communis is a dioecious Cycad, which has a small trunk and evergreen and fern-like leaves. This species is native to Southeastern Australia, and more precisely to New South Wales. A mature plant will reach up to 6-10 ft (2-3 m) tall and wide.
Leaves – Leaves are evergreen, pinnate, glossy, deep-green and are about 3-7 ft (1-2 m) long.

Flowers – As for all Cycads, the inflorescences are named cones. Male and female cones differ:

The male cones are about 8-18 in (20-45 cm) long and cylindrical and 6 in (15 cm) wide.

The female cones are a bit wider, being about 8 in (20 cm) wide.