magnolia

Example:While the magnolia was a focal point in the garden, the surrounding briars provided a tangled contrast.

Definition:A plant with sharp prickles and often tangled growth, which is a contrasting term for the smooth and soft-textured leaves of magnolias.

Example:Magnolias grew abundantly in the warm, humid regions while bogs were more common in the cooler, less fertile areas.

Definition:A wetland characterized by acidic peaty soil and a notable lack of oxygen, which contrasts with the fertile soil often found around magnolia trees.