The spectacular bloom of a magnolia may be a very common sight in gardens but in the wild, it is a different story.

A new report has found that over half the world's magnolia species are facing extinction in their forest habitats.

Threats to their existence include the destruction of habitat to make way for agriculture, and over-exploitation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6511985.stm

[Oooh, the price of mangolia wood will soon sky rocket if it really becomes extinct!]