Which genus contains the largest number of species in the beech and oak family?

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The genus that contains the largest number of species in the Fagaceae family—commonly known as the oak and beech family—is Quercus, which includes the oaks. This genus comprises approximately 400 species, which are primarily found in the warmer regions of the Northern Hemisphere.1