Plant Identification

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by thnkgdthts, Jul 25, 2008.

  1. thnkgdthts

    thnkgdthts Member

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    Good Day!
    Just out on a hike through our local reservation/park (Central New Jersey) and came upon a flowering tree/bush we have never seen before. Leaf is elliptical, pinnate,acute tip and base, margin entire, approximately 10.5 inches long. What struck us, however, was this extraordinary layered flower "bud" -- at least 5 inches long and three inches diameter itself, only one bud per branch -- in the most fantastic bright pink -- the size of the "bud" would lead us to envision a flower at least 12-15 inches in diameter (huge!). We can't wait to see it bloom -- will try to get back there tomorrow for a pic. Any thoughts? Thanks!
     
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    first thought is a magnolia. But that'd be too obvious right?
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Except for the leaf being described as pinnate it could be Magnolia tripetala in fruit.
     
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  4. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Any follow-up photographs?
     
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