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Tilia cordata Mill.

small-leaved lime (Malvaceae)

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In Tilia cordata, the fruiting cymes are held erect, above the leaves.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2012-07-15

 small-leaved lime / Tilia cordata: In _Tilia cordata_, the fruiting cymes are held erect, above the leaves.

The leaves of Tilia cordata are only 3–7 cm long (1–3 inches), with tertiary veins that are far less prominent than on Tilia × europaea.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2012-07-15

 small-leaved lime / Tilia cordata: The leaves of _Tilia cordata_ are only 3–7 cm long (1–3 inches), with tertiary veins that are far less prominent than on _Tilia_ × _europaea_.

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