What family is the oak in?
beech family
How many species are there?
600
How are their leaves arranged?
spirally arranged
What is their "fruit"?
a nut
Called what
acorn
How many seeds are usually in an acorn?
One
Can there be more than one?
Yes
What chemical is in an acorn?
tannic acid
How does that help the tree?
helps to guard from fungi and insects
Are all oaks deciduous?
No
Which species isn't?
evergreen species
Are they a distinct group?
No
Are there oaks in Australia?
unknown
How many types of oaks are in the US?
approximately 90
And in Mexico?
160