20,555 observationsNear Threatened
valley oak
Quercus lobata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus lobata, commonly called the valley oak or roble, grows into the largest of North American oaks. It is endemic to California, growing in interior valleys and foothills from Siskiyou County to San Diego County. Mature specimens may attain an age of up to 600 years. This deciduous oak requires year-round access to groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of valley oak is Quercus lobata.
- valley oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- valley oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- valley oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- valley oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- valley oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- valley oak belongs to the genus Quercus.