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dawn redwood

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Coniferophyta (Conifers)

Class

Pinopsida (Conifers)

Order

Pinales (Pines & Allies)

Species

Metasequoia glyptostroboides (dawn redwood)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese shui shan

French Séquoia de Chine

German Urweltmammutbaum, Chinesisches Rotholz

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dawn redwood?

The scientific name of dawn redwood is Metasequoia glyptostroboides. It belongs to the genus Metasequoia.

Where does dawn redwood live?

dawn redwood is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Armenia, Taiwan), Europe (9 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Armenia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia.

What family does dawn redwood belong to?

dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) belongs to the genus Metasequoia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cupressaceae.

What kingdom does dawn redwood belong to?

dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).