Fagaceae

Beech Family (Fagaceae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 8 genuss with 149 known species. Key genus groups include Castanea, Castanopsis, Chrysolepis, Fagus, Lithocarpus, and Notholithocarpus. Among its members, 21 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Beeches & Oaks (Fagales).