This is the view of my neighbour’s magnolia tree which is in bud. It's nothing to talk about in winter but every spring it puts on quite a show of large pink flowers!
I have since learnt that this tree belongs to an ancient group of plants and evolved before bees did. Apparently Magnolia flowers get pollinated by beetles attracted by the fruity fragrance of their large flowers! I’ll certainly be checking this tree out when it’s in bloom!
Marker pens, #Moleskine Sketchbook, 3.5" x 5.5”
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