giant sequoia
noun
: an evergreen tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) of the cypress family that grows on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and sometimes exceeds 270 feet (about 82 meters) in height
called also big tree, sequoia
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Loggers are plundering giant sequoias in Yosemite and poachers are decimating bison herds in Yellowstone.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
For those Angelenos who desire a natural Christmas tree cutting experience, however, Sequoia National Forest does offer permits — just don’t accidentally cut a baby giant sequoia.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Over the past 30 years, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive has made its name on cloning more than 130 tree species across the country, including giant sequoias and 3,000-year-old California redwoods.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The California park is renowned for its giant sequoias, incredible hikes, towering waterfalls, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
For those Angelenos who desire a natural Christmas tree cutting experience, however, Sequoia National Forest does offer permits — just don’t accidentally cut a baby giant sequoia.
—Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Over the past 30 years, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive has made its name on cloning more than 130 tree species across the country, including giant sequoias and 3,000-year-old California redwoods.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The California park is renowned for its giant sequoias, incredible hikes, towering waterfalls, and more.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for giant sequoia
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