Amur linden
Tilia amurensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 15-30 m high and spreads 10 m wide. The bark is thin. The leaves are dark green and rounded. They have narrow tips and teeth along the edge. They turn yellow in autumn. The flowers are cream. They are in clusters.
These have also been in the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in the eastern forest in Manchuria. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Korea, Manchuria, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves