Hey guys! The other day I noticed our Magnolia tree blooming.

So naturally, I chose to take progression photos and document each stage of life of these beautiful flowers.

 In art, specifically Chinese art, the magnolia is used as a symbol of feminine sweetness and beauty. In China, magnolia flowers are symbols of purity and nobility. In Japan, the magnolia is used as a medicinal and ornamental plant. The flower is called Hanakotoba in the Japanese system of flower symbolism. This means that the flower is sublime, natural and shows love for nature. Magnolias are associated with the life force and are often presented at births.  

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Bud

 "If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere."   

~ Vincent Van Gogh  

 Closed bloom

In many areas of the world, the bark and flowers of the Magnolia tree can be found as medicinal supplements. They are believed to help with:

• Lung problems
• Congestion in the chest
• Runny nose
• Menstrual cramps
• Relaxing muscles
• Digestive upsets like gas and constipation

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Opening bloom

"If spring came but once a century instead of once a year, or
burst forth with the sound of an earthquake and not in
silence, what wonder and expectation there would be
in all the hearts to behold the miraculous change."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 

The center of this incredible work of art.

While researching more about the Magnolia tree, I stumbled across this website that outline the many medicinal purposes for is plant, who knew?! Life is full of constant lessons.

When you stop learning, you stop living.

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