Tallest living variety of tree (7)

I believe the answer is:

redwood

(Other definitions for redwood that I've seen before include "Tory MP" , "Large American tree" , "Giant North American conifer" , "Conservative MP" , "Species of sequoia" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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