Oliver Linden, Oliver's lime
Tilia oliveri
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It grows 30 m high and spreads 9 m wide. The leaves are large. They are 6-14 cm long by 5-10 cm wide. They are light green and silvery white underneath. The leaves are often held horizontal. The flowers are in clusters of 7-10.
These have also been in the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is native to Western China. It grows in evergreen and deciduous forests between 1,300-2,300 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 6-9. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves