Giant sequoia tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum, #09883

The cone of a Sequoia tree is surprisingly small, given the enormity of the tree itself. Once the cone has fallen to the forest floor, fire will cause the seeds to be released from the cone. In this way fire actually aids in the creation of a healthy Sequoia grove. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA, Sequoiadendron giganteum, natural history stock photograph, photo id 09883
The cone of a Sequoia tree is surprisingly small, given the enormity of the tree itself. Once the cone has fallen to the forest floor, fire will cause the seeds to be released from the cone. In this way fire actually aids in the creation of a healthy Sequoia grove. Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California, USA

Species: Giant sequoia tree, Sequoiadendron giganteum
Location: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park, California
Image ID: 09883
Format: Digital 3:2
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