Fagales is an order of flowering plants primarily consisting of trees and shrubs, found across temperate and tropical regions, particularly abundant in the Northern Hemisphere. This order includes several well-known and ecologically important families, such as Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, chestnuts), Betulaceae (birches, alders, hazels), and Juglandaceae (walnuts, hickories). They often have catkins as their characteristic inflorescence and produce nuts or nut-like fruits.
Ecologically, Fagales species form dominant components of many forest ecosystems, providing significant timber resources, wildlife habitats, and contributing to carbon sequestration. The order is important for wood products and edible nuts. A prime example of a commercial crop from the order Fagales is the common hazelnut (Corylus avellana), widely cultivated for its nutritious nuts, which are used in confectionery, spreads, and snacks globally.
Total families found for Fagales: 4
- 1) Betulaceae
- 2) Fagaceae
- 3) Juglandaceae
- 4) Myricaceae
Total plants found for Fagales: 7
- 1) Chestnut
- 2) Common walnut
- 3) Hazelnut
- 4) Japanese stone oak
- 5) Pecan nut
- 6) Walnuts
- 7) Yangmei