The Tiliaceae are found in tropical and temperate regions nearly worldwide, but are most diverse in the southeastern Asia and tropical South America. The family encompasses 48-50 genera, and 450-725 species. These are trees, shrubs, or rarely herbs. The leaves are simple and usually alternate. The flowers are regular, with 4-5 sepals and petals, and many free stamens; solitary or in cymes. The fruit is a capsule, a drupe, or a nut. Many contemporary treatments place Tiliaceae within Malvaceae, sensu lato.

		Basswood (Tilia americana)
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