Tilia Tomentosa (Noun)
Meaning
Large tree native to eastern Europe and Asia Minor having leaves with white tomentum on the under side; widely cultivated as an ornamental.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The silver-leafed Tilia tomentosa is grown commercially for its timber and ornamental value in park landscapes.
- Some cities use the Tilia tomentosa as a shade tree in public spaces.
- Tilia tomentosa leaves have an attractive fuzzy white underside which is quite noticeable when rustled in the wind.
- Tilia tomentosa is often planted as a street tree, its broad canopy providing ample shade for walking pedestrians.
- Ornamental gardeners often cultivate Tilia tomentosa for its showy, fragrant flowers that appear in the summer months.