Coastal Redwood
Cochwydden Califfornia |
Plantae
Gymnosperms (Conifers)
Pinales |
Sequoia sempervirens |
Family: Juniper family Cupressaceae (was Taxodiaceae) |
Near Welshpool View location
This is one of the very few conifers that can make new growth easily when cut down - or in this case blown down. This close up of the fallen trunk shows a new root from an established "re-grown tree" and also a young shoot.
Taken on a BSBI meeting and, as always, I am indebted to more knowledgeable members of the society for guidance. |
31 March 2007 |
Category: Wild-growing plants and fungi of the British Isles |
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British Isles status: introduced after 1500 AD |
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Photographer:
J R Crellin |
About the picture: NIKON D70 31/03/2007 15:23:55 1/25 sec - F/5 Lens: 10.5mm f/2.8 G Sensitivity: ISO 800 Exp. compensation: -0.3 EV Depth of field: inf (0.59 m - inf) Light value: 6.3
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