Magnolia ~ Harbinger of Spring
Each day as I take my morning walk,
the neighborhood is filled
with a very distinct lemony fragrance.
It announces the magnolia blooms
that are in abundance this time of year.
These splendid white beauties are named
for the 17th century French botanist, Pierre Magnol.
Native to both Asia and the Americas, the evergreen
tree has leathery leaves and gorgeous large white blooms.
Considered to be very primitive,
the blooms are similar to the very first flowers.
Magnolia blooms open in layers,
can be as large as 10 inches across,
and have as many as 14 tepals.
Both Mississippi and Louisiana
selected Magnolias as their state flower.
It's no surprise that these
blooms are associated with . . .
Beauty,
Perseverance,
Dignity and,
Nobility
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