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National Park Mystery Plant 11: My Cup Runneth Over

By Bob Janiskee - August 18th, 2010

This mystery plant is a tree. Using just these clues, can you figure out which one?

My cup runneth over.

Spilling mast quite liberally,
Is a trademark of this tree.

Its wood isn't soft, not at all,
And it can grow six stories tall.

Mushy ground is okay,
Some flooding too, but it must not stay.

Be sure to check back with Traveler tomorrow for the answer, an explanation of the clues, and information about the mystery plant.

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Submitted by Ilex_Opaca on August 18, 2010 - 8:51am.

My guess is an Overcup Oak? It tends to grow in wetter areas in the south east. The hard wood is used for lumber. Mast are the acorns and the name "Overcup" fits well with the first line


Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 18, 2010 - 1:43pm.

RangerLady, congrats on your correct guess. Not so quick next time, OK;-)

For those unfamiliar with the Overcup Oak, check in tomorrow for the "rest of the story."


Submitted by Ilex_Opaca on August 18, 2010 - 1:54pm.

Sorry! My competitive nature forced me to try and beat the eastern time zone folks!


Submitted by tomp on August 18, 2010 - 4:15pm.

Go, RangerLady, Go! Beat those easterners.

And, it's primarily an Eastern species. Quercus lyrata is common in Bob's beloved Congaree NP, and doesn't get west of East Texas:
http://plants.usda.gov/java/nameSearch?keywordquery=Quercus+lyrata


Submitted by Lee Dalton on August 21, 2010 - 8:18pm.

RangerLady --- Attaboy, girl!


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