Definition

Noun: * A species of very tall, evergreen coniferous tree: Sequoia sempervirens is the scientific name for the coast redwood, a massive, long-lived tree native to a narrow strip of the Pacific coast of North America. It is known for being the tallest tree species on Earth.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The ancient forest was dominated by towering Sequoia sempervirens.
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of Sequoia sempervirens.
  • Botanists study the unique biology of Sequoia sempervirens.

Advanced Usage

• The name is always used in its full, italicized binomial form () in formal scientific or technical contexts to specify the exact species and distinguish it from its relative, the giant sequoia ().

Variants and Related Words

• Coast redwood (n): The common name for .
• California redwood (n): Another common name for this tree.
• Redwood (n): A general term often referring to this species, but sometimes used for related trees.
• Sequoiadendron giganteum (n): The scientific name for the giant sequoia or Sierra redwood, a related but distinct species known for its massive trunk rather than its height.

Synonyms

• Coast redwood
• California redwood

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the biological species. It is not used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions. Its meaning is precise and taxonomic.

Noun

1. lofty evergreen of United States coastal foothills from Oregon to Big Sur; it flourishes in wet, rainy, foggy habitats