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Linden

Tilia cordata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malvales (Malvales)
Family
Malvaceae
Genus
Tilia
Species
Tilia cordata (Linden)

Names in Other Languages

French tilleul à peties feuilles
German Winterlinde
Portuguese Tília de folhas pequenas

Similar Species in Tilia

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American Basswood
Tilia americana
Not Evaluated
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Amur Lime
Tilia amurensis
Least Concern
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Big-Leaf Linden
Tilia platyphyllos
Critically Endangered
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Chinese Linden
Tilia chinensis
Least Concern
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Common Lime
Tilia europaea
Not Evaluated
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Henry's Lime
Tilia henryana
Least Concern
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Japanese lime
Tilia japonica
Least Concern
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Manchurian Lime
Tilia mandshurica
Least Concern
View all species in Tilia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Linden?
The scientific name of Linden is Tilia cordata. It belongs to the genus Tilia.
What is the conservation status of Linden?
Linden (Tilia cordata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Linden live?
Linden is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Linden belong to?
Linden (Tilia cordata) belongs to the genus Tilia, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Linden endangered?
No, Linden (Tilia cordata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Linden belong to?
Linden (Tilia cordata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Linden?
The closest relatives of Linden in the genus Tilia include American Basswood, Amur Lime, Big-Leaf Linden, Chinese Linden, Common Lime.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Tilia — 12 Species

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American Basswood
Tilia americana
NE 🐾
Amur Lime
Tilia amurensis
LC 🐾
Big-Leaf Linden
Tilia platyphyllos
CR 🐾
Chinese Linden
Tilia chinensis
LC 🐾
Common Lime
Tilia europaea
NE 🐾
Henry's Lime
Tilia henryana
LC 🐾
Japanese lime
Tilia japonica
LC
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Linden
Tilia cordata
LC
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Manchurian Lime
Tilia mandshurica
LC 🐾
Mongolian Lime
Tilia mongolica
LC 🐾
Oliver's Lime
Tilia oliveri
LC 🐾
Silver Lime
Tilia tomentosa
NE
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