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[[File:Image3_802581.jpg|thumb|'''MFA Acc. #:''' 47.1169]]
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[[File:Magnolia box MFA.jpg|thumb|Magnolia box<br> MFA# 2015.968.1-2]]
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[[File:Magnolia guitar MFA.jpg|thumb|Magnolia guitar<br>MFA# 2006.1883]]
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[[File:Image3_802581.jpg|thumb|Magnolia flower by Heade: MFA# 47.1169]]
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A large family of ornamental, evergreen trees of the genus Magnolia, such as ''Magnolia grandiflora'', that is native to Central and North America. Magnolia produces a heavy, durable wood that is used for boxes, furniture, and millwork.
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A large family of ornamental, evergreen trees of the genus Magnolia, such as ''Magnolia grandiflora'', that is native to Central and North America. Magnolia trees are frequently used in cultivation for their evergreen leaves and their magnificent early spring blooms.  The trees produce a heavy, durable wood (often sold as yellow pine) that is used for boxes, furniture, and millwork. Additionally, the flowers are considered edible.
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[[File:magnoliacm.jpg|thumb|Magnolia tree (''Magnolia virginiana'')]]
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See also [[http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:Uemura_dye_archive '''Uemera Dye Archive''' (Mokuren)]]
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
  
laurel; sweet bay; southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); bull bay; Magnolien (Deut.); Magnolie (Dan.); Magnolia (Esp., Fr., It., Ned., Sven.); Magnólia (Port.)
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laurel; sweet bay; southern magnolia ''(Magnolia grandiflora''); bull bay; Magnolien (Deut.); Magnolie (Dan.); Magnolia (Esp., Fr., It., Ned., Sven.); Magnólia (Port.)
 
 
[[File:magnoliacm.jpg|thumb|Magnolia tree (''Magnolia virginiana'')]]
 
== Other Properties ==
 
  
Medium tree growing to 25 m with pyrimidal crown.  Bark=brown with flat plates or scales.  Leaves=oval (8-12 cm) and pinnately veined, waxy top surface.  Fruit=aggregate of follicles turning red when mature in fall.
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
{| class="wikitable"
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* Medium tree growing to 25 m with pyramidal crown. 
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* Bark=brown with flat plates or scales. 
! scope="row"| Density
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* Leaves=oval (8-12 cm) and pinnately veined, waxy top surface. 
| 35 pcf
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* Fruit=aggregate of follicles turning red when mature in fall.
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* Wood density = 35 pcf.
  
 
== Additional Images ==
 
== Additional Images ==
  
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Magnoliawk1.jpg|Magnolia flower
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File:Uemura 09-10-2009 298.jpg|Silk dyed with Magnolia bark; Uemera Dye Archive
 
File:37_Magnolia.jpg|Magnolia  (''Magnolia grandiflora'')
 
File:37_Magnolia.jpg|Magnolia  (''Magnolia grandiflora'')
 
File:72_Magnolia_100X_Rad.jpg|Magnolia  (''Magnolia grandiflora'')
 
File:72_Magnolia_100X_Rad.jpg|Magnolia  (''Magnolia grandiflora'')
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</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
== Authority ==
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* Hardwood Manufacturers Institute, Memphis, Tenn.: air-dry weight = 35 pcf
 
 
* External source or communication  Comment: Hardwood Manufacturers Institute, Memphis, Tenn.: air-dry weight = 35 pcf
 
  
* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "magnolia." Encyclopædia Britannica. 19 Oct. 2004 .
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* ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com  Comment: "magnolia." 19 Oct. 2004 .
  
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
 
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  
* Website address 1  Comment: Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
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* Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)
  
* Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, at http://www.wikipedia.com  Comment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia (accessed Dec. 15, 2004)
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* Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnolia (accessed Dec. 15, 2004)
  
  
  
 
[[Category:Materials database]]
 
[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 15:27, 3 October 2020

Magnolia box
MFA# 2015.968.1-2
Magnolia guitar
MFA# 2006.1883
Magnolia flower by Heade: MFA# 47.1169

Description

A large family of ornamental, evergreen trees of the genus Magnolia, such as Magnolia grandiflora, that is native to Central and North America. Magnolia trees are frequently used in cultivation for their evergreen leaves and their magnificent early spring blooms. The trees produce a heavy, durable wood (often sold as yellow pine) that is used for boxes, furniture, and millwork. Additionally, the flowers are considered edible.

Magnolia tree (Magnolia virginiana)

See also [Uemera Dye Archive (Mokuren)]

Synonyms and Related Terms

laurel; sweet bay; southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora); bull bay; Magnolien (Deut.); Magnolie (Dan.); Magnolia (Esp., Fr., It., Ned., Sven.); Magnólia (Port.)

Physical and Chemical Properties

  • Medium tree growing to 25 m with pyramidal crown.
  • Bark=brown with flat plates or scales.
  • Leaves=oval (8-12 cm) and pinnately veined, waxy top surface.
  • Fruit=aggregate of follicles turning red when mature in fall.
  • Wood density = 35 pcf.

Additional Images

Resources and Citations

  • Hardwood Manufacturers Institute, Memphis, Tenn.: air-dry weight = 35 pcf
  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
  • Virginia Tech Dendrology website at www.fw.vt.edu/dendro/dendrology/main.htm (accessed Oct. 8, 2005)

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