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LINDEN Family (Tiliaceae Family)


Tree pollen is dominant in the spring.
Linden pollen season extends from May to July.

Linden trees in Missouri:
  • Basswood, Linden (Tilia americana)
  • White Basswood (Tilia heterophylla)
Facts about Linden
Linden allergenicity
  • Linden lacks allergenic activity due to its insect-pollination here.
  • In Europe, linden is highly allergenic.