Magnolia grandiflora L., Southern Magnolia
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Inside this soft fleshy seed coat are the hard,
red seeds of Southern Magnolia.
Brevard Co., Florida
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Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is
easily recognized by the seed drupe and its
showy flowers.
Brevard Co., Florida
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In late summer, seeds of Southern Magnolia
are dispersed as they fall from the tree. A
variety of small animals forage on the
seeds.
September- Walker Co., Texas
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As Magnolia grandiflora matures, the
trunk base becomes fluted where
major roots branch out.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Southern Magnolia bark.
Brevard Co., Florida
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The outer bark of Southern Magnolia is
thin but the inner bark is corky and helps
make this tree species quite fire resistant.
Brevard Co., Florida
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One of the jewels of the southeastern
United States, Southern Magnolia
has large, perfect, and fragrant white
flowers, which blossom all summer.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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The topside of mature Magnolia
grandiflora leaves are dark, glossy green
while the underside is warm brown.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Flower blossom of Southern Magnolia
in early summer.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Southern Magnolias are fast growing
trees and may reach 150 feet in
height at full maturity.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Magnolia grandiflora leaves are
lighter green when young. They
become thicker and leathery with
age.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Southern Magnolia is an evergreen tree
and is used extensively in landscaping.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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The greyish brown bark of Southern
Magnolia is much smoother on young
trees than when matured.
Tarrant Co., Texas
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Seed cases of Southern Magnolia
begin to develop during the spring
along with new leaves.
Brevard Co., Florida
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