Sequoia is a gender-neutral name of Native American - Cherokee origin, meaning "Giant Redwood Tree". The name is derived from the Sequoia tree, a type of tree in the cypress family, which includes the majestic redwood trees. In addition to its natural significance, Sequoia has made its mark in various fields such as science and technology, arts and entertainment, places, schools, companies, transport, and in reference to notable individuals. This name is associated with significant landmarks, including Sequoia National Park and Sequoia Capital. Notable individuals bearing the name include Sequoyah, the inventor of the Cherokee syllabary, and American actress Johnny Sequoyah. Sequoia carries a deep connection to nature and holds a strong presence in various aspects of human endeavor, making it a meaningful and impactful name choice.
The coast redwood, also known as Sequoia sempervirens, is a remarkable species and the sole living species of the genus Sequoia in the cypress family Cupressaceae. This evergreen tree can live for 1,200–2,200 years or more and is known for its extraordinary height, with some reaching up to 115.9 m (380.1 ft) and a diameter of up to 8.9 m (29 ft) at breast height. Historically, these massive trees covered an estimated 810,000 ha (2,000,000 acres) along the coast of California and the southwestern corner of coastal Oregon. The coast redwood has a conical crown and a remarkably straight trunk, with thick and fibrous bark and a shallow, wide-spreading root system. The species is monoecious, with pollen and seed cones on the same plant, and its genetic makeup is unusual among conifers, being a hexaploid (6n) and possibly allopolyploid (AAAABB). The redwood is one of three living species in the subfamily Sequoioideae, along with the giant sequoia and dawn redwood. With such remarkable features and a significant place in the natural world, the coast redwood continues to be preserved in various state and national parks, where many of the largest specimens have their own official names.
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