Southern Magnolia Flower

12 Nov, 2009
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This is possibly my husbands favorite tree, his family has had one on the front lawn of the family seat for over 80 years! The flowers have a delightful and powerful scent. But for some people it produces headaches, since the scent can be overpowering in a closed room.

The Choctaw Indians used a decoction of the bark to wash prickly heat. Others used the decoction to bath sores.

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Sue_birming..

I love to see Magnolia trees and I love the smell.

Excuse my ignorance HW, but what is a family seat ?
Also, which mountains have you changed into ? They look amazing ! :~)

12 Nov, 2009

Healerwitch

Okay Sue the family seat is where all the family has called home for generations....lol

And the mountain Is Mt Blanca a member of the Sangre de Chisto's mountains in Colorado. Mt Blanca rises 14000+ feet above sea level and we lived 1 mile from the foot of her slopes at approx 8000 feet (could be a little less, but the land keeps rising from Blanca the town nearest)

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12 Nov, 2009

Sue_birming..

Generations of one family living in the same house for over 80 years .. amazing !!
You were pretty high up there at Mt Blanca. Looks beautiful :~)

12 Nov, 2009