How are cycads different from palm trees?

Cycads and palm trees belong to different plant groups; cycads are gymnosperms, while palms are flowering plants (angiOSperms). Cycads have a more primitive structure, characterized by a stout trunk and large, fern-like leaves, and they reproduce using cones. In contrast, palm trees typically have a single trunk, a crown of frond-like leaves, and produce flowers and fruits. Additionally, cycads are often more drought-tolerant and can thrive in harsher environments compared to many palm species.