Overcup Oak
Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) is a medium to large-sized deciduous tree native to the southeastern United States. It gets its name from the acorns that are nearly enclosed in a distinct, thick, cup-like structure. The leaves of the overcup oak are distinctive, with 5–9 rounded lobes, middle lobes usually widest, often squarish, the notches of lobes with various shapes, and the leaf tip rounded to pointed. This oak species is often found in lowland areas, such as floodplains and swamps, where it plays an important ecological role by providing habitat for wildlife and helping to stabilize the soil.