Tiliaceae Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.

American Basswood

Cherokee - Other, Paper

Use documented by:
Hamel, Paul B. and Mary U. Chiltoskey, 1975, Cherokee Plants and Their Uses -- A 400 Year History, Sylva, N.C. Herald Publishing Co., page 24

View all documented uses for Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.

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Scientific name: Tilia americana var. heterophylla (Vent.) Loud.
USDA symbol: TIAMH (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: American Basswood
Family: Tiliaceae
Family (APG): Malvaceae
Native American Tribe: Cherokee
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Paper
Notes: Wood used for pulpwood.

RECRD: 9102 id: 40396

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