Camellia japonica

Common names: Rose Camellia

Genus: Camellia

Species: Camellia japonica

Class: Monadelphia

Order: Polyandria

Authority: Linnaeus

Modern Genus: Camellia

Modern Species: Camellia japonica

Modern Family: Theaceae

Plant Type: shrub or tree

Color: red

Season: late autumn spring

Native Region: Liu Kiu Island, Japan, Korea, China

Artist: Sowerby