sierra redwood
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Definition
Noun: 1. A specific, extremely large species of evergreen tree: The Sierra redwood is a type of giant coniferous tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) native to a limited region on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, USA. It is renowned for its immense size and longevity and is considered one of the largest living organisms by volume.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Sierra redwood, also known as the giant sequoia, can live for thousands of years.
- We traveled to Sequoia National Park to see the famous Sierra redwood named General Sherman.
- The bark of the Sierra redwood is remarkably thick and fire-resistant.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: In botanical contexts, "Sierra redwood" specifically refers to , distinguishing it from the closely related coastal redwood ().
- While both are massive, the Sierra redwood (Sequoiadendron) and the coastal redwood (Sequoia) belong to different genera.
Variants and Related Words
- Giant sequoia (n): The most common synonym for Sierra redwood.
- Big tree (n): An informal name for the Sierra redwood.
- Sequoiadendron giganteum (n): The scientific Latin name.
- Redwood (n): A broader term that can refer to either the Sierra redwood or the coastal redwood, often requiring context for clarity.
Synonyms
- Giant sequoia
- Big tree
Notes on Meaning
- The term "Sierra redwood" is highly specific. It does not refer to all large trees or even to all redwoods. Its meaning is confined to the single species native to the Sierra Nevada range.
- It is often noted for being the "largest living organism" in terms of total wood volume, not necessarily height or age.
Noun
- extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism