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| Identification |
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Genus
Tilia
Species
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
basswood
linden
lime
Family
TILIACEAE
Specimen number
S6032
Data source
MedPl p275;Frgnt p131
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Depends on climate
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Tilia has strong honey scented flowers.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antispasmodic
diaphoretic
sedative
relaxant
hypotensive
emollient
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Tilia has herbal applications as an antispasmodic, as a diaphoretic, as a sedative and as a relaxant. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the flowers.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
powerful honey-scented fragrance noticeable from a distance
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Strong
Fragrance category
Honey
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Tilia is thought to originate from Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Tilia is a woody perennial.
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