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Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Cone of the Month for December, 2021
Illustrated by Kristen Best
A classic example of a living fossil, the tree was thought to be extinct by western science. Before some small groves were found in central China, it was only known from the fossil record. (Of course, the locals knew it was there the whole time.)
Fun Fact: It’s a deciduous conifer!
Dawn redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides), Cone of the Month for December, 2021
Illustrated by Kristen Best
A classic example of a living fossil, the tree was thought to be extinct by western science. Before some small groves were found in central China, it was only known from the fossil record. (Of course, the locals knew it was there the whole time.)
Fun Fact: It’s a deciduous conifer!