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Article: Giant in hiding.(GLOBAL)(Californian redwood)(Brief article)
- Article from:
- Alternatives Journal
- Article date:
- August 1, 2006
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According to Greek mythology, Hyperion was a titan or giant. So it's a fitting name for what is now known as the world's tallest tree. At a height of 115.6 metres, this Californian redwood is almost as tall as a 40-story skyscraper and an impressive 2.4 metres taller than Stratosphere Giant, the previous record-holder. California redwoods are members of the cypress family Sequoia ...
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