Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora · Magnoliaceae (Magnolia family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Elliptic to obovate, unlobed
Margin
Entire
Arrangement
Alternate with a short, stout petiole
Venation
Pinnate venation with a prominent midrib
Key Features
Thick, coriaceous leaf texture with a glossy dark green adaxial surface.
Description
A large, upright evergreen tree featuring dark green foliage, large fragrant white flowers, and aggregate fruit pods containing red seeds.
Habitat
Moist, acidic, well-draining soils in full sun to partial shade.
Native Range
Native to the southeastern United States, and widely planted in warm temperate regions globally.
Identified on 10/16/2026