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coast live oak

Quercus agrifolia

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus agrifolia, the California live oak, or coast live oak, is a highly variable and often shrubby evergreen oak native to the California Floristic Province. It grows west of the Sierra Nevada from Mendocino County, California, south to northern Baja California in Mexico. It is classified in the red oak section (Quercus sect. Lobatae).

Frequently Asked Questions

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