Magnolia denudata

We generally use common name, Magnolia. It can be seen every corner of Korea from late March to early April.

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Christine Young

Lion

Beautiful! But, are you sure about the species ID? I don't see this species as being documented in South Korea:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?place_id=6891&subview=map&taxon_id=82096&view=species Posted 3 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Agree, removing it for now. Posted 3 years ago

hhpaick

Lion

Thanks for not removing but you can get rid of it if you want. Posted 3 years ago

hhpaick

Lion

I checked it as Magnolia denudata, would you check it again? Posted 3 years ago

The Magnolia denudata

"Magnolia denudata", the lilytree or Yulan magnolia, is native to central and eastern China. It has been cultivated in Chinese Buddhist temple gardens since 600 AD. Its flowers were regarded as a symbol of purity in the Tang Dynasty and it was planted in the grounds of the Emperor's palace. It is the official city flower of Shanghai.

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Similar species: Magnoliales

Species identified by hhpaick