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European turkey oak

Quercus cerris

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (12 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Fagales (फ़ैगालीस)
Family
Fagaceae (Beech Family)
Genus
Quercus (Oaks)
Species
Quercus cerris (European turkey oak)

Names in Other Languages

French Cerre
German Zerr-Eiche
Turkish Sacli Mese

Similar Species in Quercus

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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
Least Concern
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Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
Data Deficient
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Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
Endangered
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Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
Least Concern
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Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
Vulnerable
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Black Oak
Quercus velutina
Least Concern
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Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
Least Concern
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African Oak
Quercus afares
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European turkey oak?
The scientific name of European turkey oak is Quercus cerris. It belongs to the genus Quercus.
Where does European turkey oak live?
European turkey oak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (12 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, South Africa.
What family does European turkey oak belong to?
European turkey oak (Quercus cerris) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.
What kingdom does European turkey oak belong to?
European turkey oak (Quercus cerris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of European turkey oak?
The closest relatives of European turkey oak in the genus Quercus include Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Bamboo-leaf Oak, Basket Oak, Bastard White Oak.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Quercus — 20 Species

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Aleppo Oak
Quercus infectoria
LC 🌳
Algerian Oak
Quercus canariensis
DD 🌳
Bamboo-leaf Oak
Quercus bambusifolia
EN 🌳
Basket Oak
Quercus michauxii
LC 🌳
Bastard White Oak
Quercus austrina
VU 🌳
Black Oak
Quercus velutina
LC 🌳
Arizona White Oak
Quercus arizonica
LC 🌳
Bluejack Oak
Quercus incana
LC 🌳
Brant Oak
Quercus brantii
LC 🌳
Brown Oak
Quercus semecarpifolia
LC 🌳
California Black Oak
Quercus kelloggii
LC 🌳
California Scrub Oak
Quercus berberidifolia
LC 🌳
Canyon Live Oak
Quercus chrysolepis
LC 🌳
California White Oak
Quercus lobata
NT 🌳
Caucasian Oak
Quercus macranthera
LC 🌳
Boynton Oak
Quercus boyntonii
CR 🌳
Channel Island Scrub Oak
Quercus pacifica
EN 🌳
chestnut-leaf oak
Quercus castaneifolia
NT 🌳
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
LC 🌳
African Oak
Quercus afares
VU
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