Sequoioideae
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Sequoioideae, commonly referred to as redwoods, is a subfamily of coniferous trees within the family Cupressaceae, that range in the northern hemisphere. It includes the largest and tallest trees in t
Young but already tall redwood trees (Sequoia sempervirens) in Oakland, California
Sequoiadendron giganteum
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Sequoiadendron giganteum is a species of coniferous tree, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae. Giant sequoia specimens are the largest trees on Earth. They are native t
Sequoioideae
…temperate climates such as Mediterranean and humid subtropical climates. Three living species are known, the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), the giant redwood (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and the dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides). While the coast redwood and the giant redwood are found in the western…
Grizzly Giant Mariposa Grove
Mature cones and seed
The Generals Highway passes between giant sequoias in Sequoia National Park
Lake Fulmor, featuring a small grove of giant sequoia trees (top center)