Edward Charles Jeffrey's landmark study of the biology and evolution of coniferous trees remains a seminal work in the field of botany. This particular volume examines the genus Sequoia, a group of eponymous trees found primarily in California. Jeffrey provides detailed illustrations and descriptions of the morphology and anatomy of Sequoia species, shedding new light on their evolutionary relationships. This book is an essential reference for botanists and forestry experts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.