The magnolia is the state flower and tree of Mississippi, known for its large, fragrant flowers and evergreen leaves. It was chosen as the state flower in 1900 and the state tree in 1938. Magnolias are an important part of Mississippian culture and history.
The state flower of Mississippi is the magnolia or Magnolia grandiflora. This large flower grows on the magnolia tree which is also the state tree of Mississippi. It is prized throughout the southern United States for its fragrance and appearance. Magnolia trees are an important part of Mississippian culture and are found in many areas of the state. It has been an important part of the state’s identity since 1900 when it was chosen as the state flower.
Magnolia trees are tall, evergreen trees that can grow up to 80 feet (25 meters) tall and up to 50 feet (15 meters) wide. The flowers themselves can get quite large and can spread out to 15 inches (40cm) in diameter. The plant takes its name from the botanist Pierre Magnol.
The flowers have no real nectar but contain a large amount of pollen which is mainly spread by the beetles that often visit them. They bloom from spring to summer and appear in several colors, including white, yellow, and pink. In autumn, the flowers dry up and fall off, but give way to brightly colored fruit. The fruits are pods and provide food for squirrels and birds during the fall season. They are most often red but can appear in different colors with large seeds that also have their own bright color.
Magnolia blossom is probably best known for the sweet fragrance that many people enjoy during its blooming season. The trees are found throughout the state of Mississippi, along roadways and scattered over old plantings. Mississippi’s state flower has even been featured in the state’s version of the American Quarter. Magnolias hold a special place in Mississippi history, having been treasured for many generations as a tree that provides shade, a sweet fragrance, and pleasing blooms.
Magnolias were chosen as the state flower of Mississippi in 1900 in a ballot by thousands of schoolchildren. The flower was widely accepted as a symbol of Mississippi, but it wasn’t until 1952 that it was named the official floral symbol by the state legislature. Similarly, the magnolia tree was selected as the state tree in the 1930s, after a campaign initiated by the director of forests. This was made official by the state legislature in 1938.
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