Fagaceae The Beech Family

Fagaceae 9-10 Genera Approx. 900 different species Often dominant forest trees in temperate, subtropical, and tropical areas, mostly Northern Hemisphere.

Fagaceae Trees or Shrubs Leaves are alternate, simple, and pinnately veined Leaf blade lobed or unlobed Tiny flowers, inconspicuous, unisexual or some of them perfect

American Beech Fagus Grandifolia Leaves are 1-5” long, elliptic with toothed Margins.The leaves are marcescent, meaning They turn brown in the fall, but don’t fall off Until very late in the winter. Bark is smooth and light gray.

White Oak. Quercus alba Tree Round lobed leaf Knob-like scales on acorn cap

A. Fagaceae: Oak (Quercus) Fruit or Nut

Fagaceae One of the most important families of Northern Hemisphere woody plants in terms of total biomass and economic use. Used for lumber, furniture, firewood, food and horticulture. Provide optimal wildlife habitat, often harboring an exceptionally diverse insect fauna.

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