American Basswood is a large tree of rich, moist eastern forests that produces intensely fragrant clusters of cream-colored flowers in late June, filling entire woodlands with their sweet, honey-like scent. Bees produce a prized, distinctive light honey from the flowers. The inner bark (bast) was used extensively by indigenous peoples for rope and mats.
Best time to see a American Basswood
The best time to see a American Basswood is April–July, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 21,352 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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