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Tanoak

Notholithocarpus densiflorus

Taxonomy

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

About

Notholithocarpus densiflorus, commonly known as the tanoak or tanbark-oak, is an evergreen tree in the beech family (Fagaceae), native to the western United States, in California as far south as the Transverse Ranges, north to southwest Oregon, and east in the Sierra Nevada. It can reach 40 m (130 ft) tall (though 15–25 m (49–82 ft) is more usual) in the California Coast Ranges, and can have a trunk diameter of 60–190 cm (24–75 in).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tanoak?
The scientific name of Tanoak is Notholithocarpus densiflorus.
What kingdom does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the order Fagales.
What family does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
What genus does Tanoak belong to?
Tanoak belongs to the genus Notholithocarpus.