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.[1] It is native to the Himalayas from 1000-.[2]
The species is an evergreen shrub that is 2.5- tall. It have leaves that are 2.5- by 2.5- long and are elliptic and obovate to oblong. They are also green in colour and have 3- long petioles. Females' peduncles are 2- long and are located on the flowers. It also have stamens that have hairs that are long and long filaments. The cupule is 1.2- wide while the acorn itself is 1.5- long.[3]
it is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India (Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh).