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Pungent Oak

Quercus pungens

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus pungens, commonly known as the sandpaper oak or scrub oak, is a North American species evergreen or sub-evergreen shrub or small tree in the white oak group. There is one recognised variety, Quercus pungens var. vaseyana, the Vasey shin oak. Sandpaper oak hybridizes with gray oak (Quercus grisea) in the Guadalupe Mountains of New Mexico and Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

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