sequoia
noun
se·quoia
si-ˈkwȯi-ə 
: either of two huge coniferous California trees of the bald cypress family that may reach a height of over 300 feet (90 meters):
a
b
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Yet there is also a sequoia ground cover that grows 1-2 feet tall with a 6-12 inch spread.
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Other natural wonders included on that list are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and the redwood and sequoia forests in California.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Inland, rocky desert landscapes give way to rolling farmlands, and two-lane highways carve through quiet groves of towering sequoias before climbing into the high, rugged peaks of the 350+ mountain ranges.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
Those essentials have served me well on road trip adventures throughout California, from breezy beach towns to the towering sequoias and cliff-hugging spruce trees of its unforgettable national parks.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
Other natural wonders included on that list are the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park and the redwood and sequoia forests in California.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Inland, rocky desert landscapes give way to rolling farmlands, and two-lane highways carve through quiet groves of towering sequoias before climbing into the high, rugged peaks of the 350+ mountain ranges.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
Those essentials have served me well on road trip adventures throughout California, from breezy beach towns to the towering sequoias and cliff-hugging spruce trees of its unforgettable national parks.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
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“Sequoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sequoia. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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sequoia
noun
se·quoia
si-ˈkwȯi-(y)ə
: either of two huge cone-bearing California trees that are related to the bald cypresses and may grow to a height of over 300 feet (90 meters):
a
b
: redwood
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