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Oyama magnolia

plant
Also known as: Magnolia sieboldii

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Oyama magnolia (Magnolia sieboldii) is a species of tree belonging to the genus Magnolia, which encompasses about 225 species of trees and shrubs native to the Americas, Himalayas, and East Asia. These plants are recognized for their large, fragrant flowers, attractive leaves, and distinctive fruits.1

Oyama magnolias are typically around 9 meters (30 feet) tall and produce crimson fruits. Magnolias, in general, are valued as garden ornamentals and some species provide local timber sources. The flowers, usually cuplike and fragrant, have numerous sepals, petals, and stamens, with the ovaries developing into a cone-like fruit containing seeds.1

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  2. Magnoliales - Magnoliaceae

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