of the best-known is the Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora), famous for its large evergreen leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Other magnolias, including Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) and Cucumber tree (Magnolia acuminata), can also produce similar structures.
So if you find one beneath a tree, look around.
The tree above it may provide the biggest clue to the object’s identity.
Are Those Red Things Actually Berries?
Not exactly.
Although they may look like tiny red berries, they’re associated with magnolia seeds and their fleshy red coverings.
The bright color makes them
