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Where are the greatest concentrations of oak species found?
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Fagales
European beech (Fagus sylvatica).
The greatest concentrations of oak species (Quercus) are found in the following regions:
- The southeastern to southwestern United States and Mexico1
- Eastern Asia, specifically China and Japan1
- The area extending from the Mediterranean to Caucasia1
These trees, which belong to the Fagaceae family within the Fagales order, are primarily limited to the warmer parts of the Northern Hemisphere.1