Metasequoia - Flower Names

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Metasequoia

/ˌmɛtəˈsiːkwɔɪə/

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Rare

Meaning

Dawn redwood, a type of coniferous tree

Symbolizes survival, endurance, and the rediscovery of lost beauty. As a 'living fossil,' it represents continuity between past and present.

Symbolism

Embodies resilience, longevity, and natural wonder. It stands for hope, renewal, and the enduring power of life through changing times.

Etymology: From Greek 'meta' meaning 'change' or 'after,' combined with 'Sequoia,' named after the Cherokee silversmith Sequoyah. The name was coined in 1941 by Chinese botanists for the newly discovered genus of redwood previously known only from fossils.

Style & Origin

elegant

sophisticated

Cultural Background

Originating from modern botanical nomenclature, Metasequoia is rooted in Chinese paleobotanical disc

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