🌿Native Nature

coast redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Sequoia

About

Sequoia sempervirens /sɪˈkɔɪ.ə sɛmpərˈvaɪrənz/ is the sole living species of the genus Sequoia in the cypress family Cupressaceae (formerly treated in Taxodiaceae). Common names include coast redwood, coastal redwood and California redwood. It is an evergreen, long-lived, monoecious tree living 1,200–1,800 years or more. This species includes the tallest living trees on Earth, reaching up to 379 feet (115.5 m) in height (without the roots) and up to 29.2 feet (8.9 m) in diameter at breast height (dbh)....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of coast redwood?
The scientific name of coast redwood is Sequoia sempervirens.
What kingdom does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the class Pinopsida.
What order does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the order Pinales.
What family does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
What genus does coast redwood belong to?
coast redwood belongs to the genus Sequoia.