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Search Term(s): Magnolia virginiana var. virginiana   (1 record found)

MAGNOLIACEAE
Magnolia Family
Magnolia virginiana var. virginiana  (Northern sweetbay magnolia)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Magnolia: named for Pierre Magnol; virginiana: of or from Virginia (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Tree
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May-June
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Tidal and non-tidal fresh water swamps, and wet to moist upland woods
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Host plant for Pterourus glaucus (Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly); flowers are an important pollen and nectar source for bees, and seeds are eaten by small mammals, song birds, turkey and quail.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
Variety australis is primarily of the southeastern Coastal Plain, from South Carolina to Florida, west to Texas.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Atlantic White Cedar Non-tidal Wetlands (Swamp)
Beach and Dune Habitats (Interdunal Wetlands, herbaceous, shrub, forested)
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Coastal Plain)
Forested Floodplains and Riparian Swamps (Coastal Plain)
Freshwater Shrub Tidal Wetlands
Freshwater Forested Tidal Wetlands
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Coastal Plain)
Peat Wetlands (Acidic Fens)
Ponds, Lakes, and Reservoirs (Millponds)
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