Fagales (Noun)
Meaning
An order of dicotyledonous trees of the subclass Hamamelidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Fagales order includes some of the most ecologically and economically important tree species in the world.
- Fagales are deciduous or evergreen trees with simple leaves, and are found in a wide range of habitats.
- Some of the most well-known families within the Fagales order are the beech and oak families, which include many popular timber trees.
- Fagales have been a crucial part of human history, providing wood, food, and shelter for thousands of years.
- The order Fagales is characterized by the presence of cupules, which are small, cup-like structures that enclose the nuts or seeds of the tree.