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An oak is any tree or shrub of the genus
Quercus of the beech family Fagaceae, with
over 300 known species widely distributed in
temperate zones. Oaks are valuable for
timber, the wood being durable and
straight-grained. Their fruits are called
acorns.
Subject by: Vince Pike