Camellia (tsubaki - 椿)

The Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica) is one of best known species of camellia. A lot of hybrids have been produced from it. Camellias flower in spring. They are sometimes mistaken with an other Japanese flower, the sazanka, which flowers in autumn.

 

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Camellia - Tsubaki [source]
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Camellia Japonica [source]

 

 

 

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