Being from Mississippi, I have always loved magnolias since they are the official state flower. This magnolia blossom was taken this past summer (South Carolina).
The underneath of the leaves are a velvety brown. In fact, this magnolia grandiflora is the Bracken's Brown Beauty, patented right here in Easley by Ray Bracken.
Happy Sunday,
Beautiful, and what a backdrop to the white petals.
ReplyDeleteI'm learning so much from these posts, Paige. Thank you! What a beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had a magnolia tree outside the 2nd story window of her apartment building. It was beautiful. Thank you for that sweet reminder of her.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty flower it is! It is a truly homegrown plant!
ReplyDeleteThe purity of the white petals is marvelous. I think the blooms fall away too quickly. But they're gorgeous while they last!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love magnolias, they are probably my favorite after dogwoods!
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