NameThatPlant.net: Tilia cordata

Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Rosids: Malvids: Malvales

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Tilia cordata FAMILY Malvaceae Go to FSUS key

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SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Tilia cordata FAMILY Tiliaceae

COMMON NAME:
Little-leaf Linden, Small-leaved Linden, Small-leaved Lime

WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (4/24/22):
Tilia cordata FAMILY Malvaceae

SYNONYMOUS WITH PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Tilia cordata FAMILY Tiliaceae

1514

Tree
Perennial

Habitat: Suburban woodlands, uncommonly planted, rarely naturalizing, per Weakley's Flora

Non-native: Europe

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LEAVES:
Deciduous
Simple
Alternate

FLOWER:
Summer
Yellow/Cream
5 sepals
5 petals
Numerous stamens
Superior ovary
Bisexual

FRUIT:
Summer
Brown
Nut-like

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