Photograph showing the pretty flowers and bracts of the Tilia or Linden tree. The linden plant is historically important in Europe for its timber and medicinal properties, and is recommended as an ornamental tree when a mass of foliage or a deep shade is desired. The tree produces fragrant and nectar-producing flowers, the medicinal herb lime blossom. They are very important honey plants for beekeepers, producing a very pale but richly flavoured monofloral honey. The flowers are also used for tisanes and tinctures; this kind of use is particularly popular in Europe and also used in North American herbal medicine practices. Known as the basswood tree in North America.