redwood forest ecology

A person on a hiking trail gazes up at a tree with an enormous reddish trunk

Is that a redwood? The 7 “imposter” trees that fool us

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Redwoods set the bar high—literally. In California, it’s easy to spot a towering tree and assume it’s one of the state’s famous giants. But with 95 native tree species, the Golden State’s forests boast extraordinary diversity—and hold plenty of surprises. …