Lime tree

The lime tree is a deciduous tree of considerable size that can exceed 30 meters in height, reaching up to 40 meters. It often produces basal shoots, which in some cases can develop into true stems, creating an unusual poly-cormic appearance.
Its name originates from a Greek myth involving the nymph Philyra, who, seduced and abandoned by Cronus, asked to be transformed into a tree out of shame, lending the tree its Greek name. The Greeks created the myth of Philyra because this tree has always evoked femininity with its appearance and fragrance. In Lithuania, for good harvests, men would sacrifice to oaks, while women would sacrifice to lime trees. For Nordic peoples, the lime tree was sacred to Freyja, the goddess of fertility. During the Renaissance, the lime tree was considered the protective plant of a lineage; hence, in the 17th century, an avenue of lime trees often indicated the presence of a castle or palace.
From a culinary perspective, the healing and calming properties of lime tree leaves and flowers are well-known, used to make teas and infusions.
It is a long-lived tree that can live up to 1000-1500 years.