Tilia heterophylla White basswood (Tiliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Tilia heterophylla
White basswood
Deciduous tree
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The Tilia heterophylla plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New York to Florida. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White basswood. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. americana heterophylla. (Vent.)Loud.

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Latin Name:  Tilia heterophylla
Common Name:  White basswood
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  Vent.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Buffs and slopes of ravines and by streams[159]. Found in rich woods in the Appalachians[43].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw. A nice mild flavour with a slightly mucilaginous texture[K]. They go well in a mixed salad, though I have found that on their own they tend to leave a slightly rough feeling in the throat[K]. The dried flowers make a refreshing tea substitute[159]. A very good chocolate substitute is made from a paste of the ground fruits and flowers[2]. Trials on marketing the product failed because the paste decomposes readily[2].

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