Tiliaceae (Linden, Basswood Family)
     [Latin name, meaning "wing"]
     50 Genera (1 on campus)
     450 species
I. Leaves
     A. Alternate
     B. Simple
     C. Stipulate
     D. Serrate
     E. Inequilateral base
II. Flowers
     A. Perfect
     B. Regular
     C. 5-merous
     D. 1, 2- to 10-celled pistil
III. Fruits
     A. Capsule, drupe, berry, or nutlike
          Tilia has nutlike fruits associated with
          distinctive ovate bract
IV. Economic importance
     A. Wood
          1. Plywood - glues easily
          2. Boxes & crates for foodstuff
               doesn't smell
          3. Concealed parts of furniture
               doesn't warp, check
          4. Excelsior - shaves easily
     B. Soil improvement through high Ca, Mg, P, N, K
          content in leaves
     C. Nectar source for honey bees
     D. Ornamental
V. Range
     A. World wide, mostly in tropics