No Cherry-blossom day celebrations? How sad since most activities outdoors should be relatively safe with distancing... and of course that confounded mask.
Magnolia an Ancient beautiful bloom, thought to be so old... it was the very first trees presenting such wonderful flowers by design.
A Sprinkling of Knowledge about these beautiful flowers: Magnolia-Source of Information
MAGNOLIA FACTS
Magnolias are believed to be the earliest known flowering plants, with their fossils dating back over 100 million years. Magnolia trees even existed before bees, so they rely on beetles for pollination. Instead of nectar, the flowers produce large quantities of pollen that the beetles use for food.
The oldest trees on the grounds of the White House are two southern magnolias planted between 1829 and 1837 by Andrew Jackson. They were planted in memory of his wife, Rachel, who died shortly after he won the election.
Magnolia flowers are actually composed of “tepals,” a combination of sepals and petals similar in size and shape, comparable to water lilies.
Heavenly perfume filling the air for a few days, so glad you shared this beauty with us Denise, I have not seen them in many years no longer living in the climate where they are most at home.
!WINE
Thank you! I always love your comments. Beautiful words and fun facts! Hi, Joan! @joanstewart ! Good morning from here!
Those pretty blooms... who could not stop to pass comment.
Seeing these photographs reminded me how lovely it must be to see Magnolias again!
Have a wonderful day Denise.