Sequoia sempervirens
California Redwood, Coast Redwood
Other regional names: Coastal Redwood
- Coastal Redwood
Also known as: Chamaecyparis lawsoniana f. albospica (G.Nicholson) C.K.Schneid. +17 more
- Chamaecyparis lawsoniana f. albospica (G.Nicholson) C.K.Schneid.
- Condylocarpus sempervirens Salisb. ex Carrière
- Gigantabies taxifolia J.Nelson
- Schubertia sempervirens (Lamb.) Spach
- Sequoia pyramidata Carrière
- Sequoia religiosa C.Presl
- Sequoia religiosa J.Presl, 1849
- Sequoia sempervirens f. adpressa (Carrière) Beissn.
- Sequoia sempervirens f. glauca (R.Sm.) Rehder
- Sequoia sempervirens f. pendula (Rovelli) Rehder
- Sequoia sempervirens subsp. pendula Rovelli
- Sequoia sempervirens var. adpressa Carrière
- Sequoia sempervirens var. albospica G.Nicholson
- Sequoia sempervirens var. glauca R.Sm.
- Sequoia sempervirens var. nana-pendula Hornibr.
- Sequoia sempervirens var. pendula (Rovelli) C.K.Schneid.
- Sequoia taxifolia K.Koch
- Steinhauera sempervirens (D.Don) Voss
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in North America, Sequoia sempervirens (commonly known as California redwood or Coast Redwood) is a coniferous tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baleares, France, Great Britain, Italy