Definition

Noun: 1. A large evergreen tree native to the southeastern United States: This tree is characterized by its large, stiff, glossy dark green leaves and its very large, white, fragrant flowers. It is a widely cultivated ornamental tree.

Usage

• This term is used as the formal botanical name for a specific species of tree. It is most commonly used in horticultural, botanical, or formal descriptive contexts.
• Example: "The estate was lined with mature trees."
• Example: " is the state flower of Mississippi and Louisiana."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification, the genus name () is always capitalized, while the species epithet () is not. The full binomial name is typically italicized.
• The name is descriptive, from Latin meaning "large-flowered."

Variants and Related Words

• Southern magnolia (n): The most common common name for this tree.
• Bull bay (n): A less common common name.
• Evergreen magnolia (n): A descriptive name highlighting that it retains its leaves year-round.
• Magnolia (n): The broader genus name encompassing many species of trees and shrubs.

Synonyms

• Southern magnolia
• Bull bay
• Evergreen magnolia

Related Phrases / Terms

• Magnoliaceae: The plant family to which belongs.
• Ornamental tree: A category describing trees planted primarily for decorative purposes, which includes .

Noun

1. evergreen tree of southern United States having large stiff glossy leaves and huge white sweet-smelling flowers