Holm oak, Holly oak
Quercus baloot
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 2.5-8 m tall. The leaves are 2.5-7.5 cm long by 2.5-8 cm wide. The acorn cup is 1.2-1.3 cm across and the acorn it 1.5-1.7 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows between 1,000-3,000 m above sea level in the Himalayas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Asia, Himalayas, India, Pakistan
How it is used for food
The corn or nut is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Nut, acorn
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Jhund, Sat, Shah balooth, Spera serray, Terleo