They Look So Strange?
Magnolias belong to an ancient lineage of flowering plants.
Their unusual reproductive structures are part of a much older evolutionary story, which helps explain why magnolia flowers and seed pods can look quite different from those of many familiar garden plants.
The fuzzy cone is essentially a protective structure holding the developing seeds until they’re ready to be exposed and dispersed.
What Should You Do If You Find One?
You don’t necessarily need to remove it.
You can simply leave it beneath the tree and allow
