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Oak

Quercus palustris

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fagales (Beeches & Oaks)

Family

Fagaceae (Beech Family)

Genus

Quercus (Oaks)

Species

Quercus palustris (Oak)

Names in Other Languages

French chêne des marais

German Sumpf-Eiche

Portuguese carvalho

Similar Species in Quercus

Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak?

The scientific name of Oak is Quercus palustris. It belongs to the genus Quercus.

Where does Oak live?

Oak is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Georgia), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Georgia, South Africa, Sweden, United States.

What family does Oak belong to?

Oak (Quercus palustris) belongs to the genus Quercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fagaceae.

What kingdom does Oak belong to?

Oak (Quercus palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Oak?

The closest relatives of Oak in the genus Quercus include African Oak, Ajo Mountain Scrub Oak, Aleppo Oak, Algerian Oak, Arizona White Oak.