29,380 observationsLeast Concern
black oak
Quercus velutina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus velutina, the eastern black oak or more commonly known as simply black oak, is a species in the red oak (Quercus sect. Lobatae) group of oaks. It is widespread in eastern and central North America, found in all the coastal states from Maine to Texas, inland as far as Ontario, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of black oak is Quercus velutina.
- black oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- black oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- black oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- black oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- black oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- black oak belongs to the genus Quercus.