Organism

Coastal Redwood

TL;DR

Fire-resistant giant tree with 30cm thick bark that protects against fire.

Sequoia sempervirens

Conifer · California coast

Fire-resistant giant tree with 30cm thick bark that protects against fire. Redwoods resprout from base after fire and survive 500+ year fire cycles. They exemplify disturbance-resistance rather than disturbance-dependence.

Notable Traits of Coastal Redwood

  • 30cm fire-resistant bark
  • Resprouts from base
  • Survives 500+ year fire cycles

Related Mechanisms for Coastal Redwood

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