Wood - Specimen details
| Catalogue Number: 25629 | |||||
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| No Image | Plant Name | 209.00 TAXODIACEAE Sequoia sempervirens | Entry Book Number | ||
| Artefact Name | Wood | Vernacular Name | |||
| Iso Country | United States | TDWG Region | United States | ||
| Parts Held | Wood | Geography Description | California | ||
| Uses | WoodUse: MATERIALS User: Man | TDWG use | MATERIALS | ||
| Storage | Woods size D | Related Items | |||
| Donor | JW Warburton | Donor No | 40 | ||
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| Notes: | Label source: J W Warburton to W J Thistleton-Dyer (Director-Kew). Also called Californian Redwood. This species provides the worlds tallest trees, some reaching 375 ft. Reckoned to be 1,500 yrs old or more. Wood light and softer than that of most conife, rs. Suitable for vats (in breweries), shingles, joinery & interior decoration. Weight 26lb./cu.ft. | ||||