🌿Native Nature

water oak

Quercus nigra

Taxonomy

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

About

Quercus nigra, the water oak, is an oak in the red oak group (Quercus sect. Lobatae), native to the eastern and south-central United States, found in all the coastal states from New Jersey to Texas, and inland as far as Oklahoma, Kentucky, and southern Missouri. It occurs in lowlands and up to 450 m (1500 ft) altitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

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