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sequóia

Sequoiadendron giganteum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class
Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order
Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family
Cupressaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Species
Sequoiadendron giganteum (sequóia)

Names in Other Languages

French Séquoia géant
German Riesen-Mammutbaum
Portuguese sequóia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of sequóia?
The scientific name of sequóia is Sequoiadendron giganteum. It belongs to the genus Sequoiadendron.
Where does sequóia live?
sequóia is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Armenia, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Taiwan.
What family does sequóia belong to?
sequóia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) belongs to the genus Sequoiadendron, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.
What kingdom does sequóia belong to?
sequóia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Sequoiadendron — 1 Species

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sequóia
Sequoiadendron giganteum
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