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Wednesday 18 January 2012

FFF9 - MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA

Magnolia grandiflora is an evergreen tree which grows to a height of 10m and a width of 10m, native to South-eastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida and Texas. It has a moderate growth rate. In Australia, Magnolia grandiflora will flower in December to March with the seeds ripening from March to May. The large, showy, fragrant white flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (both male and female reproductive organs) and they are pollinated by beetles.

The name magnolia was coined in recognition of Pierre Magnolia, the French Botanist (1638-1715). Magnolias are considered to be an ancient flowering plant bearing the largest individual flowers of any tree or shrub that can be cultivated in temperate climates.

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  1. Anonymous18 January 2012 at 16:07

    This has to be the most beautiful magnolia picture I have ever seen. I grew up north of Atlanta, Georgia and am still here.....my childhood home was surrounded by huge magnolia trees. I can still remember the intoxicating fragrance! They bloom here in the south from May til August usually. Another pretty sight during summer, is when it gets dark outside and the fireflies light up the magnolia trees!

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  2. Melbourne Australia Photos18 January 2012 at 17:24

    Thank you for your kind words, MapleLeaf! Those fireflies around the magnolias must be quite a sight!

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  3. Penthe18 January 2012 at 18:46

    Amazing picture! Almost 3D effect!

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  4. Betty Manousos19 January 2012 at 01:57

    such a pretty flower photo! looks so arty!
    thanks so much for sharing.

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  5. Rae Walter19 January 2012 at 03:52

    Fabulous image Nick.

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  6. Angelika Poe19 January 2012 at 04:05

    ...edel, zart und elegant, sehr schön...

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  7. forgetmenot19 January 2012 at 15:34

    Absolutely beautiful--the flower is gorgeous and then those bees just add that "something" extra to the photo. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  8. A Creative Grace20 January 2012 at 03:45

    wonderful shot!

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  9. Vhen20 January 2012 at 05:51

    great photo, love it!

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  10. Karin M.20 January 2012 at 06:45

    .. magnificent picture...
    Greetings Karin

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  11. Magia da Inês20 January 2012 at 09:44

    °º✿
    º° ✿ ✿⊱╮
    Fotografia linda.
    Detalhes perfeitos.
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil°º✿
    º° ✿ ✿⊱╮

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  12. Maude Lynn20 January 2012 at 15:30

    Amazing shot!

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  13. Carole M.20 January 2012 at 18:54

    loving your magnolia photograph; perfection

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  14. Modern Mom20 January 2012 at 22:01

    Fantastic shot!

    Soft White Stars

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  15. Anonymous21 January 2012 at 04:30

    We had a big beautiful magnolia grand. at the house we sold in Oregon (before we started traveling).... I miss the tree much more than I miss the house ;>) Beautiful picture

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  16. Gattina22 January 2012 at 23:14

    Beautiful picture !

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  17. BlueShell23 January 2012 at 08:38

    Man...this is ART!
    I'm moved... with such beauty!

    BS

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  18. BlueShell23 January 2012 at 08:38

    Man...this is ART!
    I'm moved... with such beauty!

    BS

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  19. Tim24 January 2012 at 14:47

    Excellent photo Nick - the bees really set it off well

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  20. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪15 February 2012 at 02:24

    I wrote to the information centre where I saw the flowers. This is their reply.

    Hi Ann,

    These flowers are from the tree fuschia (scientific name: fuschia excorticata ) (Maori name: Kotukutuku)

    It is the world’s tallest fuschia (up to 12 m) and is found throughout new Zealand.

    The berries can be eaten, either raw or made into a jam. The wood is very difficult to burn.



    Cheers

    Warren

    Warren Hurley | Team Leader
    Arataki Visitor Centre
    Ph 09 817 0089 | Mobile 021 539090 | Fax 09 817 5656
    Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Titirangi


    May be this is just another name because the photo looks just like you you said was.
    Visit our website: www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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