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chestnut oak

Quercus montana

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus montana, the chestnut oak, is a species of oak in the white oak group, Quercus sect. Quercus. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is one of the most important ridgetop trees from southern Maine southwest to central Mississippi, with an outlying northwestern population in southern Michigan. It is also sometimes called "rock oak" because of its presence in montane and other rocky habitats. As a consequence of its dry habitat and...

Frequently Asked Questions

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