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Definition of American basswood
1. Noun. Large American shade tree with large dark green leaves and rounded crown.
Generic synonyms: Basswood, Lime, Lime Tree, Linden, Linden Tree
Definition of American basswood
1. Noun. A type of linden, native to eastern North America, ''Tilia americana''. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of American Basswood
Literary usage of American basswood
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Trees and Shrubs of Prospect Park by Louis Harman Peet (1902)
"Coming to the Walk again and following on, you pass a fine american basswood a
little beyond the last tulip by the Walk. You cannot mistake it, ..."
2. Trees and Shrubs of Central Park by Louis Harman Peet (1903)
"across from the Ailanthus, on the left of the Walk again, is american basswood.
Compare its hard, rugged distinctive bark with that of its European brother. ..."
3. Report on the Disastrous Effects of the Destruction of Forest Trees: Now by Increase Allen Lapham, H. Crocker, Joseph Gillett Knapp (1867)
"Another valuable property of the american basswood Is its very sweet honey-bearing
flowers. Those persons who keep honey bees for pleasure or profit, ..."
4. Garden-making: Suggestions for the Utilizing of Home Grounds by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1898)
"... and varieties.t Has the general character of the american basswood. Tulip tree
or whitewood, Liriodendron Tulipifera.*^ Valuable for the southern half ..."
5. Manual of Gardening: A Practical Guide to the Making of Home Grounds and the by Liberty Hyde Bailey (1916)
"... of nurserymen is probably usually the latter).t Has the general character of
the american basswood. ..."
6. Annual Report of the Wisconsin State Horticultural Society by Wisconsin State Horticultural Society (1871)
"It is equally satisfactory whether planted in clumps or reared as single specimens.
The Linn or american basswood, makes a fine, clean shade tree. ..."
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