redwood

redwood, any of three species of large trees in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). See coast redwood, dawn redwood, and sequoia.

This article was most recently revised and updated by John P. Rafferty.
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Article Title: redwood
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 22 October 2023
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/plant/redwood-tree
Access Date: November 12, 2024