Magnolia Family (Magnoliaceae)
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Magnolia acuminata |
Liriodendron tulipifera |
 Magnolia acuminata The Gurkenmagnolie is one of the largest and most robust magnolia species. On the east coast of North America it is a common forest tree. The unripe fruits look like cucumbers, hence the name. |
 Liriodendron tulipifera The Tulip tree comes from North America, the Chinese tulip tree from China. Tulip trees have been around for a very long time, which is evidenced by fossil record. It can be clearly seen at its symmetrical leaves. The name can be traced back to the tulip-like flowers. |