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Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana). Sweetbay magnolia flowers occur singly at branch ends. The creamy white flowers have 6 to 12 petals. Have a wonderful fragnance. The leaves are long and oval with blunt tips. A small semi-evergreen tree that blooms in early summer.
This sweetbay magnolia is growing wild on the edge of the woods next to the yard. Almost hidden by other trees.
Spotted on Jun 8, 2014
Submitted on Jun 8, 2014
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