Noun
extremely lofty evergreen of southern end of western foothills of Sierra Nevada in California; largest living organism
Source: WordNetWhat is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. Edward Abbey
The park has three groves of ancient giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) trees ; the Mariposa Grove (200 trees), the Tuolumne Grove (25 trees), and the Merced Grove (20 trees). Source: Internet
Giant sequoia cones and seed The giant sequoia regenerates by seed. Source: Internet
In addition to fire, two animal agents also assist giant sequoia seed release. Source: Internet
Most giant sequoia groves are on granitic-based residual and alluvial soils. Source: Internet
Note the large fire scar at the base of the right-hand tree; fires do not typically kill the trees but do remove competing thin-barked species, and aid giant sequoia regeneration. Source: Internet