sturdy and sexy both

How do magnolia leaves do it? They are so sturdy and strong and still manage to be absolutely seductive at the same time. We do not grow magnolia like this in Minnesota. This leaf hitchhiked home with me from Atlanta, GA where I taught a workshop last fall. There was giant magnolia tree in the parking lot of the resort I was teaching in. If I’d had more time, I would have made a giant (parking lot sized) gradient of fallen magnolia leaves. Next time I get south of the 35th parallel, I plan to make my Land Art statement in magnolia leaves!

dried magnolia leaf