What is Linden Leaf and Flower?

Linden Leaf and Flower is the dried leaves and flowers of Tilia species (including T. cordata, T. platyphyllos, and T. americana), large deciduous trees in the mallow family (Malvaceae). The tree is called Linden in American English, Lime Tree in British English, Tilleul in French, and Lipa across Slavic languages.

About the plant

Linden trees produce fragrant, pale-yellow flowers in early summer that bees favor; the flowers, with the small attached bract leaf, are traditionally gathered and dried. In France, tilleul is the classic after-dinner tea, and linden trees line streets and parks across many European cities. The British name "Lime Tree" has nothing to do with citrus limes; it descends from the Middle English word "lind," the same root as "Linden."

Linden Leaf and Flower: form & sizes

We carry Linden Leaf and Flower as cut and sifted dried leaf and flower, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 1 lb. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Linden Leaf and Flower in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Linden Leaf and Flower at a glance

Botanical name

Tilia spp.

Family

Malvaceae

Native region

Europe, Asia, and North America

Plant part

leaf and flower

Common names

Linden, Lime Tree, Tilleul, Lipa

Species

T. cordata, T. platyphyllos, T. americana

Form

cut and sifted dried leaf and flower

Sizes

1 oz to 1 lb