European linden

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Leaves and fruit hanging from the bract of the European linden, or common lime (Tilia europaea)

European linden

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Also known as: Tilia europaea, common lime, common linden

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linden
Major species
The European linden, or common lime (T. europaea), is a natural hybrid between the big-leaf linden (T. platyphyllos) and little-leaf linden. Silver linden (T. tomentosa) is distinguished by its white-silvery underleaf; pendant silver linden (T. petiolaris) is valued for its weeping habit.
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The European linden, or common lime (T. europaea), is a natural hybrid between the big-leaf linden (T. platyphyllos) and little-leaf linden. Silver linden (T. tomentosa) is distinguished by its white-silvery underleaf; pendant silver linden (T. petiolaris) is valued for its weeping habit.
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