Mongolian oak
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The Mongolian oak (Quercus mongolica) is a species of oak tree native to East Asia, particularly Japan and China. It is a valuable timber tree. Oaks, in general, belong to the genus Quercus and are known for their acorns, which serve as food for wildlife and can be processed for human consumption. Oak lumber is widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications.12
Oaks are characterized by their alternate leaves, which can be deciduous or evergreen, and their distinctive fruit, the acorn. They are typically hardy and long-lived trees. The classification of oak species can be complex due to natural hybridization.1
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