ID hints Leaves heart-shaped** - Leaf base asymmetrical** - Margin toothed Inflorescence a large bract ("surfboard") *** - Bract fused to inflorescence axis*** Flowers yellow, summer - inflorescence pendulous**

Tilia, basswood, linden

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.