This family has about 800-1100 species in 8 genera. Most individuals in this family are Oaks. Oaks are well suited for somewhat dry conditions and can thus be found in areas where wet seasons are variable. Mexico has the largest number of oak species of any country in the world. Most are found in a zone below the pine forests but above the dry-scrub zones. Oaks are found in deciduous forest biomes. Acorns are from oak-like trees.

Beech family