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 (Q. alba), but have a narrow section towards the base, like the neck of a lyre (hence the name lyrata).

Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.

Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.

Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.

Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.

Durham Co., NC 5/3/08.

The cup of the acorn almost completely encloses the acorn, giving it its common name.

Chatham Co., NC 9/16/06.

Bark of a small-medium sized tree.

Bark of a large tree.

Robeson Co., NC 5/29/08.