Fagales
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Lithocarpus
Description Lithocarpus belongs to the oak family and is a type of evergreen tree or shrub. It is known for its edible acorns and is often referred to as the “oak of the Orient.” There are over 300 species of Lithocarpus found in Asia, with some also found in North America. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class…
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Fagales
Description Fagales is an order of flowering plants that includes over 1,000 species of trees and shrubs. These deciduous plants are found throughout the world, but are most common in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Fagales is an important order for humans as it includes many species that are economically valuable, such as oaks (Quercus), beeches (Fagus), birches (Betula),…
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