🌿Native Nature

American beech

Fagus grandifolia

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Fagus

About

Fagus grandifolia, the American beech or North American beech, is the species of beech tree native to the eastern United States and extreme southeast Canada. The genus name Fagus is Latin for "beech", and the species name grandifolia comes from grandis "large" and folium "leaf".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American beech?
The scientific name of American beech is Fagus grandifolia.
What kingdom does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the family Fagaceae.
What genus does American beech belong to?
American beech belongs to the genus Fagus.