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magnolia

Scientific Name: Magnolia

Family: Magnoliaceae

Category: Dicot

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Magnolia: More Than Just a Pretty Flower

The genus Magnolia boasts around 210 species of flowering plants. These plants are celebrated globally for their beautiful flowers and diverse forms.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Magnolia
  • Family: Magnoliaceae
  • Subfamily: Magnolioideae

Morphological Characteristics

  • Magnolias grow as large shrubs or trees.
  • They are known for producing showy, fragrant flowers in various colors, including white, pink, and red.
  • Deciduous magnolias typically bloom in the spring before their leaves emerge.
  • Magnolia grandiflora, also known as bull bay, is a popular evergreen variety that flowers in flushes.
  • Some magnolias are relatively small, growing slowly into rounded bushes. For example, one of the smallest magnolias reaches about 3 meters (10 feet) in height when mature.
  • One popular variety has large, dark green leaves that appear in mid-spring, coinciding with the emergence of huge, deep rose-pink or white flowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • Pickled magnolia flowers are edible.