Quercus baloot

Quercus baloot, the holm oak or holly oak is a rare species of oak that was described by Griffith in 1848. It is classified in subgenus Cerris and section Ilex. It is native to the Himalayas from 1000 - 3000 m.

Description
The species is an evergreen shrub that is 2.5 - 8 m tall. It have leaves that are 2.5 - 7.5 cm by 2.5 - 8 cm long and are elliptic and obovate to oblong. They are also green in colour and have 3 - 4 mm long petioles. Females' peduncles are 2 - 4.2 cm long and are located on the flowers. It also have stamens that have hairs that are 1.2 mm long and 2 mm long filaments. The cupule is 1.2 - 1.3 cm wide while the acorn itself is 1.5 - 1.7 cm long.

Distribution
it is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India (Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh).