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XCIV. CUPULIFERiE 
1. Quercus semecarpifolia, 8m . ; FI. Br. Ind. v. 601. Leaves 
nearly sessile, oblong-ovate, 2-5xl|-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. — 
Afghanistan. 
The Kharshu oak. It is common in the higher mountain forests and is 
distinguished by its rusty-brown foliage. 
2. Quercus dilatata, Lindl. ; FI. Br. Ind. v. 602. Leaves 
shortly stalked, glabrous, oblong-lanceolate or ovate, 2-3 X 1-1 J in., 
