PLANT LIBRARY

Linden

Pamplemoussier

Linden – Tilia platyphyllos Scop.

Plant family

Malvaceae

Part used

Flowers

Linden is a very perfumed flowery wild tree. Present in parks, on squares or along streets, it is very appreciated for its significant foliage which provides lot of shade. With an exceptional life cycle which can go until 500 years, the linden can reach between 30 and 40 meters high. Its flowering period is at the end of spring.

Historically called “the witch tree”, the linden has many healing properties. Its flowers were notably used as infusions for their calming and anti-inflammatory properties. The linden wood is very used by sculptors.