Noun
evergreen tree of southern United States having large stiff glossy leaves and huge white sweet-smelling flowers
Source: WordNetAmong the oldest trees on the grounds are several magnolias ( Magnolia grandiflora ) planted by Andrew Jackson. Source: Internet
Magnolia grandiflora is the southern magnolia. Source: Internet
Section Magnolia * Magnolia grandiflora L. - southern magnolia or bull bay (SE US) * Magnolia guatemalensis Donn. Source: Internet