• The only extant species of the genus is Sequoia sempervirens in the Northern California coastal forests ecoregion of Northern California and Southwestern Oregon in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, in a 2012 article, author Gary Lowe argues that Endlicher would not have had the knowledge to conceive of Sequoia sempervirens as the successor to a fossil sequence, and that he more likely saw it, within the framework of his taxonomic arrangements, as completing a morphological sequence of species in regards to the number of seeds per cone scale. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, there still was possibly prolonged range overlap between Sequoia and Metasequoia which could have led to hybridization events that created the modern hexaploid Sequoia sempervirens. (wikipedia.org)
  • By the end of the Miocene and beginning of the Pliocene, Sequoia fossils were morphologically identical to the modern Sequoia sempervirens. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is a wide debate surrounding the tallest tree ever to have been accurately measured, though it's generally accepted that eucalypts (genus Eucalyptus ), coast redwood ( Sequoia sempervirens ) and Douglas fir ( Pseudotsuga menziesii , a member of the pine family) were, and still are, the tallest trees of them all. (guinnessworldrecords.com)
  • genus of conifers of the bald cypress family (Taxodiaceae), comprising one species, Sequoia sempervirens ( redwood ). (en-academic.com)
  • bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387232' }}, name: "identityLink", 'max': 8, storage: { "sign-out": "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/auth/signout?rid=READER_ID" Sequoia sempervirens, a coniferous evergreen tree, the only living species of the genus Sequoia. (hiitfit.is)
  • Sequoia sempervirens () is the sole living species of the genus Sequoia in the cypress family Cupressaceae. (sygic.com)
  • Sun. Prefers a deep, rich soil with plenty of moisture, but it can withstand drier conditions than Sequoia sempervirens . (oregonstate.edu)
  • The coast redwood, known by the botanical name Sequoia sempervirens , is also commonly known as the California Redwood. (localwiki.org)
  • Sequoia is a genus in the cypress family Cupressaceae which contains the single species Sequoia sempervirens . (localwiki.org)
  • The name Sequoia sempervirens comes from Latin. (localwiki.org)
  • Also called "ghost trees," albino redwoods are Sequoia Sempervirens without pigmentation in their leaves and are similar to other types of albino wildlife. (localwiki.org)
  • Sequoia is a genus of redwood coniferous trees in the subfamily Sequoioideae of the family Cupressaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] Sequoia ancestors were not dominant in the tropical high northern latitudes, like Metasequoia, a redwood whose deciduous habit gave it a significant adaptive advantage in an environment with 3 months of continuous darkness. (wikipedia.org)
  • See also the metastudy of the geologic history of the giant sequoia and the coast redwood. (wikipedia.org)
  • The largest known living tree is a giant redwood known as General Sherman which is located in Sequoia National Park. (ncsu.edu)
  • The giant sequoia is native to California and can reach heights of up to 300 feet, making this redwood the tallest tree species in the world. (a-z-animals.com)
  • The bald cypress ( Taxodium distichum ) and dawn redwood ( Metasequoia glyptostroboides ) are closely related to Sequoia . (en-academic.com)
  • During the day at Sequoia National Park in Central California, it's the ancient giant redwood trees that are the headliners, but on moonless nights, it's what you'll find on the ground that are the real stars (they even provide their own stage lights of sorts). (grunge.com)
  • Do you want to be like that perfectly preened… look but don't touch… Bonsai tree, or akin to the free growing Sequoia in the Redwood Forest? (iloveyouoften.com)
  • Redwood is a type of softwood that comes from trees in the genus Sequoia. (sendyfurniture.com)
  • The Sequoia and Redwood crack Are Magnificent Trees and Worthy of Record IF Just for The Time They Have Live on the Planet. (unacademyforpc.com)
  • arartree , also called alerce , or evergreen timber conifer , ( Tetraclinis articulata ), only species of the genus Tetraclinis of the cypress family (Cupressaceae), found in hot, dry areas of southeastern Spain, Malta, and northern Africa. (kkbird.com)
  • Pinus is the sole genus in the subfamily Pinoideae. (sygic.com)
  • Continued cooling in the Pliocene meant that Sequoia, which is extremely intolerant to frost due to the high water content of its tissues, also became locally extinct in response to the extreme cooling of Europe and Asia In western North America it continued to move south through coastal Oregon and California, surviving due to the abundant rainfall and mild seasons. (wikipedia.org)
  • Arbore gigant din California care poate atinge înălţimea de 150 m, circumferinţa de peste 40 m şi vârsta de 5000 de ani (Sequoia gigantea). (en-academic.com)
  • General Sherman is a Giant Sequoia tree located in the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County, in the U.S. state of California. (happybotanist.com)
  • The genus Motyxia - made up of eight species, including those found at Sequoia National Park - are the only known millipedes that glow in the dark, and all live within close proximity to each other in a three-county range in California, per Smithsonian Magazine . (grunge.com)
  • Sequoia Lps Sequoiakokalitchevaaxios, commonly referred to as "the Sequoia", is a species of giant Sequoia tree native to the far western edge of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. (smartblogideas.com)
  • Sequoia lps Sequoiakokalitchevaaxios has a long and historical relationship with Native Americans of California. (smartblogideas.com)
  • Several extinct species have been named from fossils, including Sequoia affinis (Western North America), Sequoia chinensis (no valid reference, identification uncertain) of China, Sequoia langsdorfii (reclassified as Metasequoia), Sequoia dakotensis (reclassified as Metasequoia) of South Dakota (Maastrichtian), and Sequoia magnifica (petrified wood from the Yellowstone National Park area). (wikipedia.org)
  • By the late Cretaceous the ancestral sequoias were established in Europe, parts of China, and western North America. (wikipedia.org)
  • In addition, its native Chinese host tree species, which belong to genera that do not exist in North America, have been planted throughout the United States and thus may offer a foothold for the beetles to damage landscapes. (texasinvasives.org)
  • Both species, the sole species in their genera, are native to western North America where they are valued for their majestic appearance and for their easily worked, stable, versatile and very durable wood. (agroforestry.co.uk)
  • There are several more located in the Botanic Gardens although Sequoia giganteum features more prominently in the early plantings (Cadwallader, B.G. 2013). (notabletrees.org.nz)
  • A pine is any conifer in the genus Pinus () of the family Pinaceae. (sygic.com)
  • these are shorter, but have thicker trunks overall, giving the largest Giant Sequoia, General Sherman, a volume of 1,487 cubic metres (52,510 cubic feet), making it the world's largest known tree. (hiitfit.is)
  • A Giant Sequoia named General Sherman, located in Sequoia National Park, is by volume the largest known living single stem tree on Earth. (oregonstate.edu)
  • The generic and common names both allude to the fragrant sap of several species of the genus, which was formerly used in the cosmetic industry. (kajhalberg.dk)
  • Moreover, the Giant Sequoias are evergreen i.e., they bear their needles all the year long. (happybotanist.com)
  • The Sierra Nevada orogeny further isolated Sequoia because the snowy mountain peaks prevented eastward expansion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Giant Sequoias only grow in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. (unacademyforpc.com)
  • The alleged positive link is based on a similarity in pronunciation of the words "Sequoyah" and "Sequoia": valid to persons that think in English, but not those that think in German or Latin. (wikipedia.org)
  • The genus name, Sequoia , is in honor of the Native American Cherokee Chief Sequoyah. (ncsu.edu)
  • largest living organism Familiarity information: SEQUOIA GIGANTEA used as a noun is very rare. (hiitfit.is)
  • The name Sequoia was first published as a genus name by the Austrian botanist Stephan Endlicher in 1847. (wikipedia.org)
  • A plant genus of the family TAXODIACEAE known for including some of the tallest trees. (wakehealth.edu)
  • Cedrus, common English name cedar, is a genus of coniferous trees in the plant family Pinaceae. (sygic.com)
  • This family was named for the genus Altingia , which is now regarded as a synonym of Liquidambar - the only present genus in the family. (kajhalberg.dk)
  • The specific epithet miconioides alludes to the similarities of the plant to the unrelated genus Miconia in the Melastomataceae family. (asaliftco.com)
  • A genus of 15 species of large, deciduous trees, 25-40 m tall, with palmately lobed leaves, which have a pleasant aroma when crushed. (kajhalberg.dk)
  • Fossil remains of Sequoia as old as the Jurassic Period (about 200 to 145.5 million years ago) are widely dispersed in the Northern Hemisphere. (en-academic.com)
  • The scientific name iouea is a genus of Cretaceous fossil sponges. (fourthandsycamore.com)
  • Sequoia - Séquoia Pour les articles homonymes, voir Séquoia (homonymie). (en-academic.com)
  • Forums pour discuter de sequoia, voir ses formes composées, des exemples et poser vos questions. (hiitfit.is)
  • 2. Go southwest on General's Highway to the Lodgepole and Giant Forest areas in Sequoia park for access to north-central Sequoia park high country. (summitpost.org)
  • 3. Continue up 198 into the heart of the giant tree area - Giant Forest and Lodgepole , for access to north-central Sequoia park high wilderness (see above). (summitpost.org)
  • Hidden in plain sight - that's how researchers describe their discovery of a new genus of large forest tree commonly found, yet previously scientifically unknown, in the tropical Andes of Peru. (treecaretips.org)
  • Endlicher's Botanical Latin prefix in the genus name Sequoia was derived from the Latin verb "sequor", and was not a conjugation of the verb. (wikipedia.org)
  • Sequoia is a Latin form of Sequoya the name of the Cherokee who developed an alphabet for his people. (localwiki.org)
  • This article will explore the ecology and history of the mighty Sequoia lps Sequoiakokalitchevaaxios, its importance in modern society, and its conservation for future generations. (smartblogideas.com)
  • sequoia (1847), du nom d un célèbre chef indien See Quayah ♦ Conifère (taxodiacées) originaire de Californie, remarquable par sa longévité et sa hauteur (jusqu à 150 mètres). (en-academic.com)
  • bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971066', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, The groves vary in size between forests with 20,000 giant sequo… { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_Billboard' }}, How to say giant sequoia in English? (hiitfit.is)
  • Hundreds of years ago, they lived and hunted amongst the Giant Sequoia forests and developed a spiritual connection to these behemoth trees. (smartblogideas.com)
  • Sequoia lps Sequoiakokalitchevaaxious, commonly referred to as the "Grizzly Giant", is thought to be the largest tree ever recorded and is estimated to be over 3,200 years old. (smartblogideas.com)
  • You'll recognize a giant sequoia tree by its enormous trunk and wide canopy, made of needle-like leaves. (a-z-animals.com)
  • Giant Sequoia trees are the largest growing tree varieties of all trees. (happybotanist.com)
  • Total 752 species, 5 subspecies and 11 varieties of trees belonging to 367 genera under 89 families are reported from Maharashtra State with 54 endemic species. (pansarenursery.in)
  • Originally after being discovered, the Sequoia was widely celebrated, becoming a symbol for wildness, beauty and a reminder of the connection between humans and nature. (smartblogideas.com)
  • As a result of these protective measures, the Giant Sequoias have managed to survive and thrive. (smartblogideas.com)
  • When not glowing, the Motyxia millipedes have an orange coloration and spend their days buried at the feet of the massive trees in Sequoia National Park, per The Common Naturalist . (grunge.com)
  • So be careful if you're out at night looking for the eerie glow of Motyxia sequoia alia in the only national park where they can be found. (grunge.com)
  • These unique giants are protected in national parks such as Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. (ncsu.edu)
  • Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park have been administered by the NPS as a single park since 1943. (summitpost.org)
  • Many are protected in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. (happybotanist.com)
  • In 1879, Muir Woods National Monument was established, the first ever dedicted to the preservation of the Giant Sequoias. (smartblogideas.com)
  • Logging of the Giant Sequoias has been strictly prohibited in some states and several national parks have been established to protect the remaining trees, including Muir Woods National Monument. (smartblogideas.com)
  • Sequoia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (wakehealth.edu)