Overcup oak, Southern Overcup Oak, Swamp pot oak, Water white oak
Quercus lyrata
Family: Fagaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 18 m tall and spreads 9 m wide. It loses its leaves during the year. It has an open crown and large crooked branches. The leaves are oblong or egg shaped. They have deep, irregular lobes. They are dark green above and paler underneath. The fruit are acorns which are almost stalkless. They are 1.2-2.5 cm long and nearly round. They are almost enclosed by the cup.
There are about 600 Quercus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows up to about 150 m altitude in SE regions of the USA. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, nut