Magnolia hypoleuca (Magnoliaceae) Deciduous tree

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Magnolia hypoleuca
Deciduous tree
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The Magnolia hypoleuca plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Magnoliaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. obovata.

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Latin Name:  Magnolia hypoleuca
Family:  Magnoliaceae
Author:  Sieb.&Zucc.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Forests in mountains all over Japan[58, 200].

Edible Uses: The young leaves and flower buds are boiled and eaten as a vegetable[183]. Older leaves are powdered and sprinkled on food as a flavouring[183]. Whole dried leaves are placed on a barbecue, filled with miso, leeks, daikon and shitake then broiled[183]. The delightful aroma of the leaves permeates the miso mixture which is then served with rice[183].

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