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Sequoia sempervirens

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The redwood is a giant tree.

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It is the tallest tree on Earth. These trees live for a very long time. They can live for over 1,000 years! They have thick red bark.
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Sectionaltree.jpg
File:Redwood cones and seeds from Medford Oregon mid November.jpg
Redwood cones and seeds from Medford...
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Albert_Bierstadt_-_California_Redwoods.jpg
File:Coast redwood planted at Seabeck WA in 1949.jpg
Coast redwood planted at Seabeck WA in 1949.jpg
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030803a redwoodfog.jpg
File:Cross section of a Sequoia sempervirens showing its tree rings.jpg
Cross section of a Sequoia sempervirens...
File:Young redwood growing in flume pond, Filoli Estate 2025-06-09.jpg
Young redwood growing in flume pond,...
File:Coast Redwood fallen branch bark tunnels.jpg
Coast Redwood fallen branch bark tunnels.jpg
File:Lignotuber active redwood.jpg
Lignotuber active redwood.jpg
File:Lignotuber face Roosevelt Redwood Grove.jpg
Lignotuber face Roosevelt Redwood Grove.jpg
File:Redwood basal regrowth 2.jpg
Redwood basal regrowth 2.jpg
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Redwood basal regrowth 3.jpg

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