The Streets of Melbourne · @NessaUndreza
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What a beauty. And such a unique petal structure!

These flowers (petals) are thick and fleshy to the touch.

This is a , the lilytree or Yulan magnolia, native to central and eastern China.

A little bit of info about the ;

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 were planted in the grounds of the Emperor's palace.

It is the official city flower of Shanghai.

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ゆみこ :vivaldi_red: · @yumiko
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