Genus MAGNOLIA, Linn. — Part 1

B. Foliage evergreen or nearly so.

C. Leaf linings rusty pubescent. (M. foetida) MAGNOLIA

CC. Leaf linings silvery, smooth.

(M. glauca) SWAMP MAGNOLIA

BB. Foliage deciduous.

C. Leaves scattered along branchlets.

D. Flowers large, white; leaves 15 to 30 inches long.

(M. macrophylla) LARGE-LEAVED CUCUMBER TREE

DD. Flowers small, yellowish green; leaves 6 to 10 inches long. (M. acuminata) CUCUMBER TREE

CC. Leaves in whorls on ends of branchlets.

D. Bases of leaves tapering; calyx turned back.

(M. tripetala) UMBRELLA TREE

DD. Bases of leaves broadened into ear-like lobes; calyx not turned back.

(M. Fraseri) MOUNTAIN MAGNOLIA

AA. Leaves cut off square at apex; seeds dry, in winged samaras.