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Tilia
lime
Other common names
basswoodbastwood
see morelime tree
lin tree
linde tree
linden
linden tree
line tree
teil tree
teyl tree
til tree
Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Tilia
- Genus description
Tilia are deciduous trees with broadly ovate or heart-shaped leaves and pendulous clusters of fragrant yellow-green flowers, followed by conspicuous winged fruits
- Name status
Correct
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