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Flowering Subtropical Evergreen; Magnoliaceae ⇾ Magnolia ⇾ GrandifloraCommon names include the Southern Magnolia or Bull Bay.
While the Southern Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) is not native to vast swaths of Oklahoma, it is native to small microregions in the south eastern sections of the state and easily cultivated in other areas- making it equal to more widespread Oklahoman natives.
Magnolias are one of the oldest families of trees in existence- so old their development predates the existence of nearly all traditional and conventional pollinating species on Earth. Thus they are the perfect symbol of the Old Ones; those who came before; they who made the Earth; the first ancestors. Therefore they become the utmost representation of those who gave us health, prosperity, and fertility- both of land cultivated, and of land wild. Thus, by proxy, they further become representative of the concepts of Hearth and Home, and of community and the social contract.
⇝ Magnolia Trees may themselves potentially be seen as physical manifestations of the first ancestors on the material plane.
⇝ Magnolia motifs become incredibly suitable when dealing with Thanksgiving, and with themes of the harvest, pastoralism, and ancestor veneration.
The recipes fell into two categories: those for handkerchief perfumes and those for simulating the scents of certain flowers that resisted distillation, enfleurage, or any other means of rendering [... and ...] The standard repertoire included lily of the valley, white lilac, magnolia, narcissus, honeysuckle, heliotrope, sweet pea, and violet.
Light heart notes are florals that have a buoyant and airy quality, such as linden blossom, magnolia, and neroli; Champa absolute (or champaca absolute) comes from the flowers of Michelia champaca, a slender, medium-size tree related to the magnolia.
Essences that are considered erotic in themselves fall into three categories: Erogenous, Narcotic, and Sultry (erogenous and narcotic combined); Narcotic includes rose, Peru balsam, benzoin, ylang ylang, magnolia, neroli, cassia.
'Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume' by Mandy Aftel
Tulip magnolia specifically, or whitewood- sometimes called yellow poplar or tulip poplar, though it’s not a true poplar; Liriodendron tulipfera; Magickal Properties include uses for Love, youth, energy, vibrance, healing, and matters of the heart; the wood has been used to make canoes, toys, pulpwood, furniture, cabinets, crates, and musical instruments. Some Native Americans consumed the root bark to rid the body of worms. Other parts, such as the leaves, bark, and branches, are used to reduce fever and promote urination. The inner bark is a powerful aid for treating problems with the heart, the nervous system, and the digestive system.
'Ancient Magick of Trees: Identify and Use Trees in Your Spiritual and Magickal Practice' by Gregory Michael Brewer
'Plant Witchery: Discover the Sacred Language, Wisdom, and Magic of 200 Plants' by Juliet Diaz