🌿Native Nature

southern magnolia

Magnolia grandiflora

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Magnoliales ›Family: Magnoliaceae ›Genus: Magnolia

About

Magnolia grandiflora, commonly known as the southern magnolia or bull bay, is a tree of the family Magnoliaceae native to the southeastern United States, from southeastern North Carolina to central Florida, and west to East Texas. Reaching 27.5 m (90 ft) in height, it is a large, striking evergreen tree, with large dark green leaves up to 20 cm (7 3⁄4 in) long and 12 cm (4 3⁄4 in) wide, and large, white, fragrant flowers up to 30 cm (12 in) in diameter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of southern magnolia?
The scientific name of southern magnolia is Magnolia grandiflora.
What kingdom does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the order Magnoliales.
What family does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the family Magnoliaceae.
What genus does southern magnolia belong to?
southern magnolia belongs to the genus Magnolia.