Magnolias are weird -- Friday Flower Blogging

[ellarien]

	Southern Magnolia I first noticed the flowers back in May, with their huge waxy white petals. Never mind teacups -- these flowers are teapot-sized.
	After the petals drop these rather pretty seed heads are left behind.
	Three months later, the fruit is ripening. It took me a little thought and googling to realize this was the same kind of tree.
	Eventually the seed heads open to reveal these vivid berries.