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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.