27,203 observationsLeast Concern
willow oak
Quercus phellos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fagales ›Family: Fagaceae ›Genus: Quercus
About
Quercus phellos, the willow oak, is a North American species of a deciduous tree in the red oak group of oaks. It is native to the eastern and central United States from Long Island Sound south to northern Florida, and west to southernmost Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. It is most commonly found growing on lowland floodplains, often along streams, but rarely also in uplands with poor drainage, up to 400 meters (1,300 ft) altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of willow oak is Quercus phellos.
- willow oak belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- willow oak belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- willow oak belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- willow oak belongs to the order Fagales.
- willow oak belongs to the family Fagaceae.
- willow oak belongs to the genus Quercus.