🌿Native Nature

American turkey oak

Quercus laevis

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus laevis, the turkey oak, is a member of the red oak group of oaks. It is native to the southeastern United States, occurring on the coastal plain from Virginia south to central Florida, and west to southeast Louisiana. The name turkey oak derives from the resemblance of the leaves to a turkey's foot. A Turkish and southern European species Quercus cerris is also commonly referred to as Turkey oak, so Quercus laevis is sometimes referred...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American turkey oak?
The scientific name of American turkey oak is Quercus laevis.
What kingdom does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
What genus does American turkey oak belong to?
American turkey oak belongs to the genus Quercus.