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1 Genus Quercus

1.1 Subgenus Quercus

Typical oaks. Widespread; acorns not tightly clustered, with scales on acorn cup arranged in spirals.

1.1.1 Section Quercus

The white oaks (synonym sect. Lepidobalanus). Europe, Asia, north Africa, North America. Styles short; acorns mature in 6 months, sweet or slightly bitter, inside of acorn shell hairless.

1.1.2 Section Mesobalanus

Europe, Asia, north Africa. Styles long; acorns mature in 6 months, bitter, inside of acorn shell hairless (closely related to sect. Quercus and sometimes included in it).



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