genus metasequoia Synonyms
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genus metasequoia Meaning
genus metasequoia (n)
genus of deciduous conifers comprising both living and fossil forms; 1 extant species: dawn redwood of China; variously classified as member of Pinaceae or Taxodiaceae
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genus of deciduous conifers comprising both living and fossil forms; 1 extant species: dawn redwood of China; variously classified as member of Pinaceae or Taxo
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Metasequoia encompasses a single extant species, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
The foliage of Metasequoia species is characterized by its oppositely arranged, pinnate leaves.
Metasequoia fossils have been discovered dating back to the Jurassic period, indicating a long evolutionary history.
The reddish-brown bark of Metasequoia trees is an attractive feature in landscaping.