The quercus macrocarpa, sometimes called the Burr-oak or Mossycup oak.
1795. Quercus glandulibus magnis, capsula includentibus, nommé Overcup White Oak.—Michaux, ‘Journal,’ June 15. (N.E.D.)
1817. Of the oak only, there are fourteen or fifteen species, of which the over cup (Quercus macrocarpa) affords the best timber.—John Bradbury, ‘Travels,’ p. 288.
1818. Also by W. Darby, ‘Emigrant’s Guide,’ p. 80.
