14,408 observationsNE
dawn redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Pinopsida ›Order: Pinales ›Family: Cupressaceae ›Genus: Metasequoia
About
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, the dawn redwood, is a fast-growing, endangered deciduous conifer, the sole living species of the genus Metasequoia, one of three species in the subfamily Sequoioideae. It is native to Lichuan county in the Hubei province of China. Although shortest of the redwoods, it can grow to at least 200 ft (61 m) in height.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dawn redwood is Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
- dawn redwood belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- dawn redwood belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- dawn redwood belongs to the class Pinopsida.
- dawn redwood belongs to the order Pinales.
- dawn redwood belongs to the family Cupressaceae.
- dawn redwood belongs to the genus Metasequoia.