Magnolia stellata is a species in the family Magnolinaceae. The genus Magnolia evolved during the Cretaceous period and contains species of tree and shrub that have large flowers pollinated by beetles. At this point bees were yet to evolve and this goes some way to explaining their flower size and pollination process, which you can research if interested. Magnolias begin flowering in March with different species flowering through the warmer months. Magnolia stellata is a deciduous shrubby magnolia that flowers in March prior to leaf break, white flowers are born on bare stems to dramatic effect.
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