species: Magnolia macrophylla
common name: bigleaf magnolia
family: Magnoliaceae
where & when encountered: Westbury, NY - 2017
What a surprise when I stumbled upon these huge leaves at the Friends Cemetery in my northern home state. The bigleaf magnolia is native to the deep south so its appearance here is somewhat of an anomaly. The leaves, which can exceed 30 inches, are the largest of any native North American plant. Note that the undersides of the leaves are a much paler color.
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