| Overcup Oak is an uncommon overstory tree of wet areas and is often found growing in shallow water. Leaves are somewhat similar to White Oak (Quercus alba), but have a narrow section midway or towards the base, like the neck of a lyre (hence the name lyrata). Durham Co., NC 5/23/2012.
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| Leaf undersides are yellowish-green. Durham Co., NC 5/23/2012.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/23/2012.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.
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| Pender Co., NC 4/19/08.
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| The cup of the acorn almost completely encloses the acorn, giving it its common name. Chatham Co., NC 9/16/06.
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| Bark of a small-medium sized tree.
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| Bark of a large tree. Robeson Co., NC 5/29/08.
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| Durham Co., NC 5/23/2012.
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| This large tree is an apparent hybrid Quercus alba x Quercus lyrata. Durham Co., NC 10/16/2008.
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| Acorn of hybrid Quercus alba x Quercus lyrata. Durham Co., NC 10/12/08.
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| Acorn of hybrid Quercus alba x Quercus lyrata. Durham Co., NC 10/16/2008.
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| Bark of Quercus alba x Quercus lyrata. Durham Co., NC 10/16/2008.
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More information:
NC State fact sheet
Trees of Alabama and the Southeast
Virginia Tech Dendrology
Recommended Tree, Shrub, and Woody Vine Identification Guides
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