Tilia tomentosa Silver lime (Tiliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Tilia tomentosa
Silver lime
Deciduous tree
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The Tilia tomentosa plant species is found in S.E. Europe. It is a member of the Tiliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Silver lime. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. alba. T. argentea. DC.

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Latin Name:  Tilia tomentosa
Common Name:  Silver lime
Family:  Tiliaceae
Author:  Moench.

Known Hazards:  The flowers are toxic to bumble bees[11].

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  20

Habitat:  Oak and mixed woods[74].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[179]. The dried leaves are sometimes used as an adulterant for marjoram (Origanum majorana)[183]. A tea can be 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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