What is another word for Japanese Linden?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌapənˈiːz lˈɪndən] (IPA) 
Japanese Linden or Tilia japonica is a beautiful ornamental tree that is native to Japan. It is commonly known as the Japanese Lime or Yanagi-Ba in Japanese. Apart from these two popular names, it is also referred to as the White Basswood, Silver Linden, or Japanese Basswood. The tree has large heart-shaped leaves that have serrated edges, and it produces fragrant clusters of pale-yellow flowers in springtime. The Japanese Linden is a popular tree for street planting and landscaping and is also used for medicinal purposes. Its bark and leaves are known for their diaphoretic and diuretic properties and are used to treat high blood pressure and fever.
