Order Fagales (Noun)
Meaning
An order of dicotyledonous trees of the subclass Hamamelidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The order Fagales is a group of dicotyledonous trees that includes beeches, oaks, and birches, all of which are characterized by their simple leaves and small flowers.
- Fagales is an order of flowering plants that comprises several families, including Fagaceae, which is commonly known as the beech family.
- The order Fagales is thought to have originated during the Cretaceous period, with many of its modern families emerging during the Paleogene and Neogene periods.
- In the subclass Hamamelidae, the order Fagales is one of the most diverse groups, with over 1,000 species of trees and shrubs.
- The order Fagales is often divided into several suborders, including the Juglandineae, which includes the walnut and hickory families.