Magnolia Blooms in Midwinter
Could it be that spring is in the air, even though it is still the middle of winter here in Melbourne?
Today was another remarkably mild day, with sunny blue skies. I could not resist the call of the spring like day, and I went for a walk. I had noticed when I went for a stroll the other week that the magnolias were starting to bloom, so imagine my delight when I noticed this one today like a magnificent cloud of pink blossoms! This particular magnolia is a Saucer Magnolia or Chinese Magnolia.
Magnolia is a large genus of over two hundred flowering plant species. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638 - 1715). Magnolia is an ancient genus. Appearing before bees did, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles.
Magnolia Blooms in Midwinter
Could it be that spring is in the air, even though it is still the middle of winter here in Melbourne?
Today was another remarkably mild day, with sunny blue skies. I could not resist the call of the spring like day, and I went for a walk. I had noticed when I went for a stroll the other week that the magnolias were starting to bloom, so imagine my delight when I noticed this one today like a magnificent cloud of pink blossoms! This particular magnolia is a Saucer Magnolia or Chinese Magnolia.
Magnolia is a large genus of over two hundred flowering plant species. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638 - 1715). Magnolia is an ancient genus. Appearing before bees did, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles.