Description
Magnolia biondii… An upright deciduous species of 12-16 metres , endemic of Northern China … Biondi’s magnolia or Hope for spring Flower … Delightfully fragrant 10cm white flowers with 7 tepals … Leaves 12-18cm long & 5-10cm wide … Found in Chinese woodland 600-3300 metres in ; Shaanxi, Western Henan, Western Hubei, Eastern Sichuan provinces … Dried flower buds and petals of Magnolia biondii are considered food in some parts of China … Biondii edible flower buds , can be prepared mixing with vinegar and ginger … Petals can be fried with flour batter coating … It’s dried flower buds are used medicinally in China and Japan … Family
Magnoliaceae