MAGNOLIA
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LIRIODENDRON
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Genus
Genus characteristics
Genus members
Genus name
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Genus
Genus characteristics
Genus member
Genus name
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Magnolia virginiana
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Magnolia x soulangiana
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Liriodendron tulipifera
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Species Magnolia virginiana L. – sweetbay
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Species Magnolia × soulangiana Soul.-Bod. –
Chinese magnolia |
laurel magnolia
swamp magnolia swampbay whitebay beaver tree
Native to eastern US
Native habitat: Open woodlands, shaded woods, swamps Salt spray tolerance low Soil salt tolerance poor |
tulip tree
Hybrid of Asian natives
Salt spray tolerance none |
tuliptree
tulip poplar yellow poplar
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Genus name honors Pierre Magnol, French botanist (1638-1715)
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Species named for Etienne Soulange-Bodin (1774-1846), French cavalry officer who became horticulturalist and created first controlled magnolia hybrids |
What I have found in Sweetbay leaves
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Magnolia virginiana
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Magnolia x soulangiana
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Liriodendron tulipifera
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Shrub / Buds / Bark
Shrub
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Shrub
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Tree
Bark
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Foliage
Leaves
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Leaves
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Leaves
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Flowers
Perfect
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Perfect
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Perfect
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Nyctinastic
Fruit
Aggregate of Samaras
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Same Sweetbay Flower from Day to Day
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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https://www.britannica.com/plant/magnolia-plant
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https://www.discoverlife.org/nh/tx/Plantae/Dicotyledoneae/Magnoliaceae/Liriodendron/index.html
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Magnolia virginiana
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Magnolia x soulangiana
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Liriodendron tulipifera
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