Quercus baloot

Quercus baloot, the holm oak or holly oak is a rare species of oak that was described by Griffith in 1848. It is classified in subgenus Cerris and section Ilex. It is native to the Himalayas from.

Description

The species is an evergreen shrub that is tall. It have leaves that are by long and are elliptic and obovate to oblong. They are also green in colour and have long petioles. Females' peduncles are long and are located on the flowers. It also have stamens that have hairs that are long and long filaments. The cupule is wide while the acorn itself is long.

Distribution

It is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.