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Magnolia

Magnolia stellata | Family: Magnoliaceae

submission: Chrissy McIntire

Identification:

Leaves—

long, thin, green

Twigs—

green colored

Flowers—

medium-sized bright yellow-white flowers

Fruit—

N/A

Bark—

soft texture with green-brown colors

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Natural History:

Lifespan—

anywhere from 80–120 years

General description—

They are one of the oldest tree species to have been around for millions of years and the oldest ones come from the Tertiary period which was 100 million years ago; so it has gone through a variety of drastic and dangerous geographical and climatic changes over the eons. So due to its survival through time, it can grow in a variety of climates worldwide.

Natural distribution and habitat—

Native to Japan and China and then eventually brought over to the Americas.

Conservation status—

No serious threat since their numbers are numerous and they were able to survive the dinosaur extinction and still thrives today.

Uses—

Bees pollinate magnolias and historically humans usually planted them in pots.

References:

  1. “Magnolia Trees: Facts and Care.” Fast-growing-trees.com Fast-growing-trees, 18 March 2015, https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/blog/magnolia-trees-facts-and-care/
  2. “Magnolia Stellata,” missouribotanicalgarden.org, Missouri botanical garden, http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=l130
  3. Reynolds, Laura. “How long it takes a magnolia tree to reach a full height.” http://Sfgate.com, SFGATE, http://homeguides.sfgate.com/long-takes-magnolia-tree-reach-full-height-86597.html

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