What is another word for fagaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈaɡe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Fagaceae is a family of deciduous and evergreen trees commonly known as oak, chestnut, beech, and tanbark-oak, among others. Synonyms for Fagaceae include Beech family, Oak family, Chestnut family, and Fagus family. These are used to refer to the group of woody plants with similar characteristics such as the presence of capsule fruits, simple alternate leaves, and monoecious or dioecious reproductive structures. The family is distributed worldwide in the temperate and subtropical regions, and its members are ecologically important as sources of timber and food for wildlife. Some members, such as the oak, have cultural significance in various societies and are often used in furniture and construction.
