Dawn Redwood, Metasequoia glyptostroboides
tree of the family Taxodiaceae (Athrotaxis, Cryptomeria, Cunninghamia, Bald cypress, Glyptostrobus, Dawn Redwood, Sequoia, Taïwania)
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Etymology: from Greek meta, and sequoia, which it resembles. Fruit 2 cm, pedunculate, ovoid, scales peltate (shield-shaped). |
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Leaves are born red and turn green by growing. |
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