Tilia nobilis

Tilia nobilis, the noble lime, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, native to south-central China.[1][2] A tree typically 4 to 12 m (13 to 39 ft) tall, it is found in forests at elevations of 1,800 to 2,500 m (5,900 to 8,200 ft).[3] An octoploid, it has large leaves and floral bracts.[4] It is occasionally available from specialty nurseries.[5]

Tilia nobilis
Leaves are large
Close up of flowers and bracts
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Tilia
Species:
T. nobilis
Binomial name
Tilia nobilis

References
  1. "Tilia nobilis Rehder & E.H.Wilson". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  2. "Tilia nobilis". botanic.cam.ac.uk. Cambridge University Botanic Garden. 29 July 2021. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  3. "大叶椴 da ye duan". Flora of China. efloras.org. 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  4. "Tilia nobilis Rehd. & Wils". Trees and Shrubs Online. International Dendrology Society. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  5. "Tilia nobilis". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022. 3 suppliers


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