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Magnolia virginiana


 

Magnolia virginiana
Sweetbay magnolia

Much less pubescent and much smaller than the buds of most magnolias, the ovate buds of this species are slightly bulbous at the base, tapering to a point. The buds are silvery green and covered with a very short silky pubescence.

 
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