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  2. Hyperion (tree) - Wikipedia

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    Hyperion is a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) in California that is the world's tallest known living tree, measured at 116.07 metres (380.8 ft) tall in 2019. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Hyperion was discovered on August 25, 2006, by naturalists Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor . [ 4 ]

  3. List of tallest trees - Wikipedia

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    Two main opposing forces affect a tree's height; one pushes it upward while the other holds it down. By analyzing the interplay between these forces in coast redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), a team of biologists led by George Koch of Northern Arizona University calculated the theoretical maximum tree height or the point at which opposing forces balance out and a tree stops growing.

  4. List of fictional plants - Wikipedia

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    The Mendacity Tree: A tree that grows when lies are whispered to it, and bears hallucinogenic fruit, in Frances Hardinge's novel The Lie Tree. Plant Men of Barsoom: A race of humanoid plants from the Martian novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs; Re-annual plants: Plants in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series which flower and grow before their seed ...

  5. Sequoia sempervirens - Wikipedia

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    Today, trees over 60 m (200 ft) are common, and many are over 90 m (300 ft). The current tallest tree is the Hyperion tree, measuring 115.61 m (379.3 ft). [8] The tree was discovered in Redwood National Park during mid-2006 by Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor, and is thought to be the world

  6. List of fictional monarchs of real countries - Wikipedia

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    King Keith, Chenise's daughter and Harry's grandson; Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons. William XXIII of the Kingdom of Windsor-in-Exile. Also called "Sad King Billy" King on Asquith, a planet traditionally held by his kingdom; Sells Asquith in order to settle on the planet Hyperion, where he intends to revive fine art, taking Martin Silenus with him.

  7. List of superlative trees - Wikipedia

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    Each of the trees in this stand is a genetically identical male that has reproduced vegetatively. Although no single tree in this stand is of that age, the stand itself as a single organism has existed that long. [119] Individual trees in the clonal patch have been listed as having ages of 2000 [120] [121] or even to 3000 years old. [122] [123]

  8. Talk:Hyperion (tree) - Wikipedia

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    This is NOT a forum. Please make sure all information on this talk page pertains to improving the wikipedia page. Now, that said, I can't believe the mods aren't allowing the coordinates of the tree to be posted. Additionally, real photos of the tree exist and are available without copyright, yet the mods also will not allow a real photo of the ...

  9. Tony Tony Chopper - Wikipedia

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    Chopper grew up on the winter island Drum, where he was an outcast among reindeer due to his blue nose. He ate the Human-Human Fruit (ヒトヒトの実, Hito Hito no Mi), giving him the ability to speak, think, and transform into a human. This ability further alienated him from the other reindeer, and he was rejected by the herd.