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Blue Oak

Quercus macrocarpa

Least Concern

About

The Blue Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) 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, Estonia, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇪 Estonia

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 macrocarpa (Blue Oak)

Names in Other Languages

French chêne à gros fruits

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

Native Range — 3 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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