🌿Native Nature

island oak

Quercus tomentella

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus tomentella, the island oak, island live oak, or Channel Island oak, is an oak in the section Protobalanus. It is native to six islands off the coast of California and to one Mexican island: five of the Channel Islands of California plus Guadalupe Island (part of the State of Baja California).

Frequently Asked Questions

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