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d. Large-leaved Magnolia Magnolia macrophylla. 



A small tree restricted to the upper Cumberland region. It 

 is credited with having the largest single leaf of any tree outside 

 of the tropics. 



The flower is also large, streaked, often extending a foot in 

 diameter. It is formed of six thick, white leaves with a purple 

 spot at the base of the inner three. 



Tree small, straight, slender. 



Bark thin, gray, covered with small scales. 



Leases very large, 15 to 30 inches in length, pointed at tip, 

 heart-shaped at base, scattered along the branches. 



Fruit rounded cone, turning red when ripe. 



