lily magnolia

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Also known as: Magnolia liliflora, Magnolia quinquipeta

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The lily magnolia, scientifically known as Magnolia liliiflora, is a shrubby tree native to East Asia. It typically grows to about 4 meters (13 feet) tall and is recognized for its beautiful flowers, which are purple on the outside and white on the inside. This species is part of the Magnolia genus, which includes around 225 species of trees and shrubs valued for their large, fragrant flowers and attractive foliage. Magnolias are a primitive group of plants, with a fossil record indicating they were once widespread. The lily magnolia is a parent to the popular saucer magnolia (Magnolia × soulangeana), a hybrid known for its varied flower colors.123

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…of the genus Magnolia include lily magnolia (M. liliiflora), a 4-metre (13-foot) shrubby tree that has purple blossoms with white interiors and brownish fruits; yulan magnolia (M. denudata), a 60-metre (nearly 200-foot) tree; saucer magnolia (M. ×soulangeana), a gray-barked hybrid between the lily magnolia and the yulan magnolia, which has…
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…of the genus Magnolia include lily magnolia (M. liliiflora), a 4-metre (13-foot) shrubby tree that has purple blossoms with white interiors and brownish fruits; yulan magnolia (M. denudata), a 60-metre (nearly 200-foot) tree; saucer magnolia (M. ×soulangeana), a gray-barked hybrid between the lily magnolia and the yulan magnolia, which has…
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