9,042 observationsLeast Concern
blue oak
Quercus douglasii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Fagales βΊFamily: Fagaceae βΊGenus: Quercus
About
Quercus douglasii, known as blue oak, is a species of oak endemic to (found only in) California, common in the Coast Ranges and foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It is occasionally known as mountain oak and iron oak.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of blue oak is Quercus douglasii.
- blue oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- blue oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- blue oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- blue oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- blue oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- blue oak belongs to the genus Quercus.