Magnolia Blossoms

by Wild Thing

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Magnolia Blossoms

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Wild Thing

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I love Magnolias ... One day, I hope to have a magnolia tree in my yard. I think they are the most beautiful of the flowering trees. Of course, my love for them is second to my love for the Lilacs. But they are just gorgeous ...

Magnolia:
The magnolia flower meaning is attached with the symbols of nobility, perseverance, and love of nature.

Magnolia flowers came into existence long before the bees did, and therefore, they were pollinated by beetles. Even though the magnolias are extremely attractive (and this fact alone could suffice for their popularity), what draws attention to them, in addition to their beauty, is what these flowers represent and the significance of these in different cultures.

The magnolia flower meanings are both, interesting and intriguing and have a rather fascinating history associated with them. Their meaning varies according to the different cultures and locations, because the magnolia plant varieties are native to both, Asia and the Americas

Of the many interesting facts about the magnolia flower, the most striking one is that it is a very old flower. In fact, there are fossils dating back 20 million years that show that the flower has been gracing Earth since the very beginning of time, so to say. The magnolia is also a very tough, hard flower, unlike other delicate flowers. This is owing to the fact that it has had to adapt to changing climactic and geological conditions in order to survive, and it is precisely due to this feature that the flower represents endurance, eternity, and long life.

The magnolia flowers bloom boldly and are large in size, add to this their subtle, yet pleasing colors and they make for a thing of beauty. But what really enhances their beauty further is the distinct fragrance that they emanate―all these features lend them the meaning of splendid beauty and magnificence.

White Magnolias - These flowers stand for purity and perfection.
Pink Magnolias - These flowers symbolize youth, innocence, and joy.
Green Magnolias - These stand for joy, health, luck, and good fortune.
Purple Magnolias - These send out vibrations that help in achieving wishes of luck and health.
In America, the magnolia flower is largely associated with the South. The magnolia is the harbinger of the arrival of spring and is the official state flower of Mississippi and Louisiana. Mississippi has earned the nickname 'Magnolia State' due to the abundance of magnolia flowering blossoms. In fact, Mississippi also uses the magnolia as its state tree. The city of Houston, Texas is called the 'Magnolia City' due to the scores of magnolia trees growing along the Buffalo Bayou.

During the Victorian times, the magnolia flowers symbolized dignity, nobility, poise, and pride. The strength of its bloom is also symbolic of self-respect and self-esteem. Since these flowers represent durability, strength of character, and bearing, they are widely used in weddings. Magnolias are also associated with the life force and therefore can be sent over on the occasion of birth. These flowers also represent a love of nature.

For the plethora of positive symbols that the magnolia flower is associated with, and the classic beauty that it represents, it comes as no surprise that the magnolia is a very popular choice of flower for several occasions and functions. So the next time you're holding a magnolia flower, you'll not only be handling a thing of beauty, but one of symbolic significance as well.

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