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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago

100% magnolia seeds, and that is the coolest pic I have ever seen of a pod (or whatever they're called).

No idea on the species, probably not a Southern Magnolia, but yeah, they're common, had 2 in my Oklahoma front yard growing up. Been picking up seeds and meaning to grow some, haven't done it.