Shown are the orders of berberidaceae, menispermaceae, magnoliaceae, and calycanthaceae. The illustrated flowers of these orders are (1) berberis, (2) menispermum, (3) magnolia, and (4) calycanthus.

Berberidaceae, Menispermaceae, Mahnoliaceae, and Calycanthaceae Orders

Shown are the orders of berberidaceae, menispermaceae, magnoliaceae, and calycanthaceae. The illustrated…

Also known as Magnolia macrophylla. The branch of a Bigleaf Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United States and eastern Mexico.

Branch of Bigleaf Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia macrophylla. The branch of a Bigleaf Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern…

Also known as Magnolia acuminata. The branch of a Cucumber tree, native to the northeastern United States and Southern Ontario Canada.

Branch of Cucumber Tree

Also known as Magnolia acuminata. The branch of a Cucumber tree, native to the northeastern United States…

Also known as Magnolia fraseri. The branch of a Fraser Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Branch of Fraser Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia fraseri. The branch of a Fraser Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United…

Flower of Laurel-Magnolia, (Gray, 1858).

Laurel

Flower of Laurel-Magnolia, (Gray, 1858).

The Laurel cone of fruit, the seeds hanging as they drop, (Gray, 1858).

Laurel

The Laurel cone of fruit, the seeds hanging as they drop, (Gray, 1858).

The magnolia, in the southern part of the US, is characterized by its splendid blossoms, which give the most enchanting appearance to the forests where it is found.

Magnolia

The magnolia, in the southern part of the US, is characterized by its splendid blossoms, which give…

This is "a flowering branch of a cucumber-tree, Magnolia acuminata", (Keeler, 1915).

Magnolia

This is "a flowering branch of a cucumber-tree, Magnolia acuminata", (Keeler, 1915).

The flower of the Magnolia tree.

Magnolia

The flower of the Magnolia tree.

A genus of ornamental shrubs and trees, native to North America, China, India, Japan, and other portions of Eurasia. There are many species noted for their great beauty, handsome flowers, and evergreen or deciduous leaves.

Magnolia

A genus of ornamental shrubs and trees, native to North America, China, India, Japan, and other portions…

The branch of a Magnolia acuminata cordata, mostly found on the Blue Ridge in South Carolina.

Branch of Magnolia Acuminata Cordata

The branch of a Magnolia acuminata cordata, mostly found on the Blue Ridge in South Carolina.

An illustration of the magnolia flower's cone of ripe fruits.

Magnolia Cone of Ripe Fruits

An illustration of the magnolia flower's cone of ripe fruits.

Magnolia conspicua is also known as the Yulan. The flowers are white, sometimes suffused with purple. The flowers are very fragrant and expand during the day.

Flower and Leaves of Magnolia Conspicua

Magnolia conspicua is also known as the Yulan. The flowers are white, sometimes suffused with purple.…

Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subclass Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae.

Magnolia Flower

Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 flowering plant species in the subclass Magnolioideae of the…

Magnolia glauca has very fragrant white flowers. There are nine to twelve petals per flower. The flowers are about three inches in diameter.

Flowering Branchlet of Magnolia Glauca

Magnolia glauca has very fragrant white flowers. There are nine to twelve petals per flower. The flowers…

The flowers of magnolia grandiflora are large, white, and sweet scented. The flowers are six to eight inches in diameter. The flowers bloom in the summer.

Flowering Branchlet of Magnolia Grandifolia

The flowers of magnolia grandiflora are large, white, and sweet scented. The flowers are six to eight…

This is the cucumber-tree, Magnolia acuminata fruit discharging its seed", (Keeler, 1915).

Magnolia Seed

This is the cucumber-tree, Magnolia acuminata fruit discharging its seed", (Keeler, 1915).

The cone of the magnolia. It has a single carpel with one or several seeds.

Cone of the Magnolia

The cone of the magnolia. It has a single carpel with one or several seeds.

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the southern United States.

Flower of Southern Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the…

Stamen of Laurel, magnified, (Gray, 1858).

Laurel Stamen

Stamen of Laurel, magnified, (Gray, 1858).

Also known as Magnolia virginiana. The branch of a Sweetbay Magnolia plant, native to the southeastern coast of the United States.

Branch of Sweetbay Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia virginiana. The branch of a Sweetbay Magnolia plant, native to the southeastern…

Also known as Magnolia tripetala. The branch of an Umbrella Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United States in the Appalachian Mountains region.

Branch of Umbrella Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia tripetala. The branch of an Umbrella Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern…