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The Magnolia

Trees in the Magnolia Family - Magnoliaceae

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Southern Magnolia

Photo by Steve Nix

Photo by Steve Nix
Magnoliaceae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Individual Magnolia Species - Magnolia

Leaves: alternate, simple, persistent or deciduous, unlobed

Twigs: aromatic, bundle scars conspicuous.

Fruit: a conelike aggregate of seed.

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