Tilia chinensis
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The leaves are broadly oval and 7-13 cm long by 6-9 cm wide. They are hairy underneath. Flowers are in groups of 1 to 3. The fruit is round or oval and 5 angled. It is 10-14 mm long by 8-9 mm wide.
These have also been in the Tiliaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in forests between 1,800-3,100 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Tibet
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves