southern magnolia
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A southern magnolia stands in a sunny park with large white flowers blooming among its dark green leaves.
Definition
Noun: - Southern magnolia: A large evergreen tree (Magnolia grandiflora) native to the southeastern United States, characterized by its large, stiff, glossy dark green leaves and very large, fragrant, creamy-white flowers.
Usage
- The southern magnolia is a popular ornamental tree in warm climates for its year-round foliage and spectacular summer blooms.
- The iconic, fragrant blossom of the southern magnolia is the state flower of both Mississippi and Louisiana.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical specimen: The term is used precisely in botany and horticulture to refer to this specific species, distinguishing it from other magnolias (e.g., star magnolia, saucer magnolia).
- The arboretum's collection features a mature southern magnolia over 50 years old.
Variants and Related Words
- Bull bay: A common alternative name for the southern magnolia.
- Magnolia grandiflora: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.
- Evergreen magnolia: A descriptive term highlighting that this magnolia retains its leaves throughout the year, unlike many deciduous magnolia species.
Synonyms
- Bull bay
- Evergreen magnolia
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Magnolia blossom/flower: Refers specifically to the large, fragrant white flower of the tree.
- Magnolia leaf: Refers to the distinctive large, leathery, glossy green leaf.
A southern magnolia stands in a sunny park with large white flowers blooming among its dark green leaves.
Noun
- evergreen tree of southern United States having large stiff glossy leaves and huge white sweet-smelling flowers