Tilia is a genus of thirty species of trees native throughout most of the northern hemisphere. Tilia species are large, deciduous trees reaching 65-130 feet tall.
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| Tilia Tomentosa, Morton Arboretum (Chicago), photo Bruce Marlin. |
The Tilia's trunk is sturdy and stands like a pillar, as the branches
divide and subdivide into numerous branches with thick twigs attached.
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| Tilia Leaf - photo Roger Griffith. |
The leaves of Tilia are heart-shaped and most are asymmetrical. Aphids are often attracted to the rich supply of sap.
This cross-section of Tilia was captured using the
MT6200 epi-fluorescence microscope and the
ProgRes Speed XT5 microscope camera. The fluorescence image was captured using a TRITC filter.
This cross-section of Tilia was captured using the MT6200 epi-fluorescence microscope and the ProgRes Speed XT5 microscope camera. The fluorescence image was captured using a TRITC filter.
