The California Redwood and CLHS
The California Redwood has been living in our dormitory
backyard for a couple years. While not growing extremely fast it is stilll
growing a little.
Kingdom: Plantae
Common Name:
Redwood
Scientific Name: Sequoia sempervirens
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Coniferophyta
Class: Coniferopsida
Order: Coniferales
Family: Taxodiceae
Genus: Sequoia
Species: sempervirens
Natural Range
The Redwood's distribution range is coastal, from
northern California to southwest Oregon. Its north boundary is Siskiyou
Mountains, its south boundary is located a grove in Salmon Creek Canyon.
Interesting Facts
Young seedlings that are provided the adequete
moisture and sunlight can grow up to 18 inches. Sprouts can achieve 7 feet
in height.
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The California Redwood and CLHS
The California Redwood has been living in our dormitory
backyard for a couple years. While not growing extremely fast it is stilll
growing a little.