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Bear Oak

Quercus ilicifolia

Least Concern

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The Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) is a species in the genus Quercus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fagales (Buchenartige)
Family
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus
Quercus (Oaks)
Species
Quercus ilicifolia (Bear Oak)

Names in Other Languages

French chêne de Banister

Similar Species in Quercus

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Flaum-Eiche
Quercus pubescens
Not Evaluated
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Korkeiche
Quercus suber
Least Concern
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Rot-Eiche
Quercus rubra
Not Evaluated
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Scharlach-Eiche
Quercus coccinea
Least Concern
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Stieleiche
Quercus robur
Least Concern
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Sumpf-Eiche
Quercus palustris
Not Evaluated
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Traubeneiche
Quercus petraea
Near Threatened
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Zerr-Eiche
Quercus cerris
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bear Oak?
The scientific name of Bear Oak is Quercus ilicifolia. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
What is the conservation status of Bear Oak?
Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bear Oak live?
Bear Oak is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Bear Oak belong to?
Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
Is Bear Oak endangered?
No, Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Bear Oak belong to?
Bear Oak (Quercus ilicifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Bear Oak?
The closest relatives of Bear Oak in the genus Quercus include Flaum-Eiche, Korkeiche, Rot-Eiche, Scharlach-Eiche, Stieleiche.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Quercus — 20 Species

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Flaum-Eiche
Quercus pubescens
NE 🌳
Korkeiche
Quercus suber
LC 🌳
Rot-Eiche
Quercus rubra
NE 🌳
Scharlach-Eiche
Quercus coccinea
LC 🌳
Stieleiche
Quercus robur
LC 🌳
Sumpf-Eiche
Quercus palustris
NE 🌳
Traubeneiche
Quercus petraea
NT 🌳
Zerr-Eiche
Quercus cerris
NE 🌳
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
LC 🌳
California Black Oak
Quercus kelloggii
LC 🌳
Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
VU 🌳
California Scrub Oak
Quercus berberidifolia
LC 🌳
Canyon Live Oak
Quercus chrysolepis
LC 🌳
California White Oak
Quercus lobata
NT 🌳
Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
DD 🌳
Brown Oak
Quercus semecarpifolia
LC 🌳
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
LC 🌳
Brant Oak
Quercus brantii
LC 🌳
Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
LC 🌳
chestnut-leaf oak
Quercus castaneifolia
NT
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