Linden
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Linden

Tilia platyphyllos

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Overview

Tilia platyphyllos, the large-leaved lime, broad-leaved lime, or large-leaved linden, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae (Tiliaceae). It is a deciduous tree, native to much of continental Europe including southwestern Great Britain, typically growing on limestone-derived soils. It is not native in Scotland or Ireland, but is naturalised there.

The name "lime", possibly a corruption of "line" originally from "lind", has been in use for centuries and also attaches to other species of Tilia. It is not, however, closely related to the lime fruit tree, a species of citrus.

Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime) faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and urban development, particularly affecting its native European range. Climate change and extreme weather events are increasingly impacting remaining populations, while hybridization with other Tilia species threatens genetic integrity.

Threat summary

Habitat

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Linden classified as Critically Endangered?
Linden is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime) faces significant threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and urban development, particularly affecting its native European range. Climate change and extreme weather events are increasingly impacting remaining populations, while hybridization with other Tilia species threatens genetic integrity.
Where does Linden live?
Linden occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Linden?
The main threats to Linden are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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