Tiny bud of a Saucer Magnolia
From bud to full opening, the glory of this flower — called Saucer Magnolia, Chinese Magnolia, Japanese Magnolia — comes upon us quickly and lasts only a few, albeit fabulous, days. All too often, brisk winds and sudden drops in temperature take their toll, and the glory fades sooner than the already short bloom time allows. But oh, what a joy to drive through Knoxville, pointing out full-blown specimens and reveling in their ephemeral charm!
Almost open — Saucer Magnolia, Knoxville, Tennessee
Morning after a spring rain — Saucer Magnolia
Ephemeral beauty — a Saucer Magnolia, Knoxville, Tennessee
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