giant sequoia (wood)

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Scope note
Wood from the Sequoiadendron giganteum, found in California and Oregon, United States. The thick, reddish brown bark is fire resistant. Its wood is light weight, soft and brittle. It is not used as timber and is currently a protected species.
giant sequoia
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024