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XCIV. CUPULIEER2E 
L Quercus semecarpifolia, Sm.; FI. Br . Ind. v. 601. Leaves 
nearly sessile, oblong-ovate, 2-5xlJ-2^ in., entire, undulate or 
spinous-toothed, obtuse ; upper surface glabrous, lower brown - 
tomentose, sometimes nearly glabrous in old leaves. Male flowers : 
stamens 8-16. Female flowers : styles 3-5. Acorns solitary ; 
cup covering only the base of the nut ; scales imbricate, thin ; nut 
globose, smooth, dark brown. (Fig. 152.) 
Mahasu, Narkunda, 8500-12,000 ft. ; June. — Temperate Himalaya. — Afghan- 
istan. 
The Kharshu oak. It is common in the higher mountain forests and is 
distinguished by its rusty-brown foliage. 
2. duercus dilatata, Lindl . ; FI. Br. Ind. v. 602. Leaves shortly 
stalked, glabrous, oblong-lanceolate or ovate, 2-3 x 1-1J in., spinous- 
