Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia spp.
Magnolia, Bull Bay
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Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Bull Bay
- Magnolia
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- beverboom
- Magnolia
- French
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- Magnolia
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew's family placement for the genus Magnolia (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun, Partial shade
Uses
Flowers
Wood
Description
The flowers are pickled in some parts of England and are considered a delicacy due to their excellent taste. It is said that they are also used as a spice and as a flavoring.
Harvest
Crown
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1046439; name ID 117422; Magnolia Plum. ex L.. Family column.
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