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Magnolia virginiana

Laurel Magnolia, Laurier Doux
Other regional names: Swamp Bay +5 more
  • Swamp Bay
  • Swamp Laurel
  • Sweet Bay
  • Sweet Magnolia
  • Sweetbay
  • White Bay
Also known as: Magnolia glauca var. longifolia Pursh +2 more
  • Magnolia glauca var. longifolia Pursh
  • Magnolia glauca var. pumila Nutt.
  • Magnolia virginiana var. virginiana
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Magnoliaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.

Magnolia virginiana (commonly known as Laurel Magnolia or Laurier Doux) is a shrub or tree within the Magnoliaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies and varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Cuba, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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