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  1. giant sequoia, big tree, Sierra redwood, Sequoiadendron giganteum, Sequoia gigantea, Sequoia Wellingtonianoun

    extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism

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  1. sequoiadendron giganteum

    Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the giant sequoia, is a species of coniferous tree known for its immense size. It is the sole living species in the genus Sequoiadendron, and is native to the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, United States. These trees can reach an average height of 50–85 meters (164–279 feet) and a diameter of 6–8 meters (20–26 feet). The giant sequoia is characterized by its thick, red-brown bark, its branches that form a dense canopy, and its small, egg-shaped cones. It is considered one of the oldest living organisms on Earth, with some individual trees estimated to be over 3,000 years old. These trees play a significant role in their ecosystems, providing habitat for many species, and are valued for their aesthetic and historical importance.

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  1. Sequoiadendron giganteum

    Sequoiadendron giganteum is the sole living species in the genus Sequoiadendron, and one of three species of coniferous trees known as redwoods, classified in the family Cupressaceae in the subfamily Sequoioideae, together with Sequoia sempervirens and Metasequoia glyptostroboides. The common use of the name "sequoia" generally refers to Sequoiadendron giganteum which occurs naturally only in groves on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It is named after Sequoyah, the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sequoiadendron giganteum in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sequoiadendron giganteum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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