Magnolia.
(From p. Magnol, 1638-1715, French botanist).
1. f. family tree of the Magnoliaceae from 15 to 30 m tall, smooth trunk and always green Cup, large, lanceolate leaves, entire, persistent, leathery, green for the beam and somewhat reddish underside, beautiful flowers, Terminal, solitary, white, intense and pleasant smell and globose shape and fruit dry, ellipsoidal, irregularly open to release seeds. It is native to the Americas and Asia, and perfectly acclimated plant in Europe.