Liriodendron

(-děn'drun.) [From Gr. leirion, a lily, and dendron,a tree.] (Bot.) A gen. of the O. Magnoliacer, the only representative of which is the well-known Tulip-tree (Fig. 448), of the United States, which attains a height of 140 feet, with a grayish-brow cracked bark. The leaves are roundish, ovate, and 3-lobed. The flowers resemble tulips in size and appearance.The bark has a bitter, aromatic taste, and contains a bit-Fig. 448. TULIP-TREE. ter principle called Liriodendrin. It is one of the most beautiful ornaments of pleasure-grounds. Lisbon, (liz bun,) [Port. LISBOA,] a city of Portugal, C. of that kingdom, and of the p. Estremadura, near the mouth of the Tagus; N. Lat. 38° 42′ 26", W. Lon. 9° 8' 25". Built along the slopes of a series of hills, L. as seen from the water presents a highly ornate and picturesque appearance. It was almost destroyed by an earthquake in 1755; but the ruined part has been handsomely rebuilt, and contains many beautiful edifices, including numerous churches and convents. The harbor is one of the finest in the world, and will accommodate1,000 ships with the greatest safety. L. is the seat of an active commerce. Pop. 224,063. [s. 548] IMG:p0593_0.jpg:Gravür IMG:p0593_1.jpg:Gravür