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

Access Date: February 22, 2025