Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. source
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae.
Magnoliais named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. source
Magnoliais named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.
Magnolia is an ancient genus. source
Magnolia is an ancient genus.
To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of Magnolia flowers are extremely tough. source
To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of Magnolia flowers are extremely tough.
The name Magnolia first appeared in 1703 in the Genera of Charles Plumier (1646–1704), for a flowering tree from the island of Martinique (talauma). source
The name Magnolia first appeared in 1703 in the Genera of Charles Plumier (1646–1704), for a flowering tree from the island of Martinique (talauma).
In general, the Magnolia genus has attracted horticultural interest. source
In general, the Magnolia genus has attracted horticultural interest.
The star magnolia (M. stellata) and the saucer magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) flower quite early in the spring, before the leaves open. source
The star magnolia (M. stellata) and the saucer magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana) flower quite early in the spring, before the leaves open.
One of the most popular garden magnolias, saucer magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana), is a hybrid of M. liliiflora and M. denudata. source
One of the most popular garden magnolias, saucer magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana), is a hybrid of M. liliiflora and M. denudata.
Magnolias are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the giant leopard moth. source
Magnolias are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including the giant leopard moth.
Paul Thomas Anderson created a movie titled Magnolia. source
Paul Thomas Anderson created a movie titled Magnolia.
Magnolia subgenus Magnolia cannot be renamed because it contains M. virginiana, the type species of the genus and of the family. source
Magnolia subgenus Magnolia cannot be renamed because it contains M. virginiana, the type species of the genus and of the family.
The French song by Salvatore Adamo "Les collines de Rabiah" in the 1970s describes the magnolia trees in Beirut and calls for peace. source
The French song by Salvatore Adamo "Les collines de Rabiah" in the 1970s describes the magnolia trees in Beirut and calls for peace.
The 1989 movie Steel Magnolias is based on a 1987 play, Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling. source
The 1989 movie Steel Magnolias is based on a 1987 play, Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling.
Magnolia campbellii var. mollicomata (W.W.Smith) F.Kingdon-Ward (W CHINA, HIMALAYAS) source
Magnolia campbellii var. mollicomata (W.W.Smith) F.Kingdon-Ward (W CHINA, HIMALAYAS)
Charles Plumier (1646–1704) described a flowering tree from the island of Martinique in his Genera, giving it the name Magnolia. source
Charles Plumier (1646–1704) described a flowering tree from the island of Martinique in his Genera, giving it the name Magnolia.
