Quercus Mongolica (Noun)
Meaning
Oak with moderately light fine-grained wood; Japan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Quercus mongolica, the Mongolian oak, is native to East Asia including China, Japan, and Korea.
- Quercus mongolica trees can grow to heights of up to 25 meters, featuring a broad rounded crown and dark gray bark.
- Mongolian oak is the main deciduous species of the temperate forests of northern Japan and often dominates those ecosystems.
- Wood from the Quercus mongolica is prized for its strength and moderate durability and can be used in making high-quality furniture and floorings.
- Forestry specialists cultivate the Mongolian oak due to its highly valuable, fine-grained timber for Japan's construction and furniture industries.