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An ancient flower,
evolved before bees appeared
Carpels are tough to
avoid damage as
pollination by beetles
Named after Magnol
a French botanist
State flower of Louisiana
and Mississippi,
the ‘Magnolia State’
Anderson’s film, starring
Cruise and Robards, won
critical acclaim
Was Robard’s last appearance
All Wiki said so!
Additional note: (source: Wiki)
It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol.
Magnolia is an ancient genus. Having evolved before bees appeared, the flowers developed to encourage pollination by beetles. To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of Magnolia flowers are extremely tough. Fossilised specimens of Magnolia acuminata have been found dating to 20 million years ago, and of plants identifiably belonging to the Magnoliaceae dating to 95 million years ago (here)
Written for Chevrefeuille's Tackle It Tuesdays Day 2 with prompt - Magnolia and
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I learned about magnolias here Hank and their pictures are beautiful. One other movie which is one of my favorites is Steel Magnolias.
ReplyDeleteI love this - especially the last line. Very giggle-worthy!
ReplyDeleteVery succinct annd crisp and a lot of information that laughs at. Itself.k
ReplyDeleteLove the opening image of an ancient flower evolving before bees...A lovely collection of haiku!
ReplyDeleteha i like how you blend the various perspectives on magnolia hank....some i did not know and makes very interesting when mashed up...
ReplyDeleteA delightful set of haiku packed with interesting information.
ReplyDeleteoceangirl - Yes, I did a check and it was a classic released in 1989 with an impressive line-up comprising Sally Fields, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Julia Roberts and Tom Skerritt. Thanks!
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Interesting facts woven into your haiku!
ReplyDeleteGreat job weaving the movie and actual magnolias as well, wasn't a bad flick beats spotted dick..hahaha
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that they evolved before bees! Cool!
ReplyDeleteMagnolias grow as far north as New York? I had no idea.
ReplyDeleteDear All,
ReplyDeleteInterestingly enough Wiki gives a lot of info that appears way out. I was surprised also that pollination was by beetles in the absence of bees. That explained why the petals are hardy to take the onslaught of the beetles.
As I've said in my last line (picked up by Dave) all these info were extracted from Wiki, 'All Wiki said so' There were no verification done. Heaven forbid!
Hank
i love the pic of the canopy in central park
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I'm in 'Bama, and I'm loving the magnolias this season. That picture of the canopy is gorgeous! You just brought the scent wafting through my living room with your words. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome set of haiku on Magnolia. I don't know this movie, but you have written a series of haiku that leave in awe.
ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of "Tackle It Tuesday".
Namaste
Like Mama Zen I enjoyed learning that they evolved before bees, beautiful photos :).
ReplyDeleteWell that is an interesting assemblage of images and truth. Is the combination of these any more valid to the essence of the magnolia than a photograph?
ReplyDeletenice...not familiar with the film but love magnolias..have one in my garden and saw them blooming in central park when i was there...breath-taking..
ReplyDeleteI love the beginning, the magic of the magnolias and your photos!
ReplyDeleteI too love the giggle ending!
Beautiful~
Nice poem, Hank. I learned a lot here. Pierre Magnol I might have to study on.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my micro-fiction story. I am slow this week in returning comments but I really appreciate yours.
Have you thought about writing more of those? I am banking on them being good. Your poems certainly are.
Nice haiku, and very educational and interesting....good work
ReplyDeleteYou've planted a virtual garden of magnolia facts. If only you could create a scratch-and-sniff poem so we might breathe in their heady aroma.
ReplyDeleteHow language finds its form in the shape of an incredible flower. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for teaching me things I never learned in school, Hank. Fascinating information about one of my favorite flowers--I had no idea they were that ancient--most of the old old species are conifers. Lovely pics, too.
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