Are Southern Magnolia Fruits Edible? The Surprising Truth
                                
                                
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                                While many parts of the magnolia tree have a history of medicinal use and some species' flowers are safely eaten, the cone-like fruits of the southern magnolia are not considered edible for humans. In fact, the seeds contained within the fruit are known to be mildly poisonous if ingested.