Tilia mongolica Mongolian lime (Tiliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Tilia mongolica
Mongolian lime
Deciduous tree
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The Tilia mongolica plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China to Mongolia. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mongolian lime.

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Latin Name:  Tilia mongolica
Common Name:  Mongolian lime
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Mountaon slopes, 1300 - 2300 metres in China[109].

Edible Uses: Young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked[105]. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails[177]. A refreshing herb tea is made from the flowers. 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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