Quercus vaseyana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Quercus vaseyana |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fagales |
| Family: | Fagaceae |
| Genus: | Quercus |
| Subgenus: | Quercus subg. Quercus |
| Section: | Quercus sect. Quercus |
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Q. vaseyana
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| Binomial name | |
| Quercus vaseyana Buckley
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The Quercus vaseyana, also known as the Vasey oak, is a type of tree. It belongs to the beech family, which includes many well-known trees like oaks, beeches, and chestnuts. This tree grows in certain parts of North America.
What is the Vasey Oak?
The Vasey oak is usually a large shrub. Sometimes, it can grow into a small tree. It can reach up to 10 meters (about 33 feet) tall. That's about the height of a three-story building!
What Does it Look Like?
The bark of the Vasey oak is brown. Its leaves are narrow and can be up to 9 centimeters (about 3.6 inches) long. They feel thick and leathery. The edges of the leaves often have a few teeth or shallow, rounded bumps.
Where Does the Vasey Oak Grow?
The Vasey oak is found in two main areas. It grows in northern Mexico. Here, you can find it in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo León. It also grows in the US state of Texas. These areas have climates that the Vasey oak likes.
See also
In Spanish: Quercus vaseyana para niños
 | Selma Burke |
 | Pauline Powell Burns |
 | Frederick J. Brown |
 | Robert Blackburn |
