Noun
shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States
Source: WordNetUnder Magnolia virginiana Linnaeus described five varieties (glauca, fœtida, grisea, tripetala, and acuminata). Source: Internet
Magnolia glauca has the same type specimen as Magnolia virginiana and as the latter is the first valid name, the species is now called Magnolia virginiana (sweetbay magnolia). Source: Internet