Magnolia Opening
by Ginger Stein
Title
Magnolia Opening
Artist
Ginger Stein
Medium
Photograph - Flower Photography
Description
No matter where you live, I imagine that you have seen or experienced the majesty of the Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora. Its stately form, glossy leaves, and elegant flowers make it a favorite, and the grand appearance creates a statement in just about any setting. This could explain the reason why Magnolia grandiflora, native to the southeastern United States, commonly graces cities all around the world. Today, our Southern magnolia is one of the most widely planted ornamental evergreen trees in the world.
The magnolia family is one of the oldest trees in existence. Because magnolias are so old, their flowers do not have true petals and sepals; instead, they have petal-like tepals. Also, the flowers do not produce real nectar, but attract pollinating beetles with fragrant and sugary secretions. The fragrance is delicious and intoxicating.
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July 26th, 2018
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