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The Basswood

Trees in the Linden Family - Tiliaceae

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Basswood

American Basswood

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Tiliaceae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description of American basswood

Leaves: alternate , broadly ovate, coarsely saw-toothed, notched at base.

Bark: dark gray and smooth.

Fruit: elliptical nut-like, hard seed.

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