Green oak, Moru oak
Quercus floribunda

Family: Fagaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are narrowly oval or sword shaped and rough. They are 4-12 cm long by 2-6 cm wide. They are entire or can have spiny teeth. They are green on both surfaces. The male flowers are in loose catkins up to 5 cm long. The nut is half covered by a covering 2-2.5 cm wide. The nut is oval and brown.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In Pakistan it grows between 1,600-2,900 m altitude.

Countries/locations it is found in

Afghanistan, Asia, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Pakistan

How it is used for food

Galls on the leaves are sweet and edible. The nuts are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Barungi, Chora, Ghora tsore, Kali ring, Kilonj, Tilonj, Moru

Synonyms

Quercus dealbata Royle; Quercus dilatata Lindl. ex A. DC.; Quercus dilatata Royle; Quercus himalayana Bahadur;