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Camellia japonica

Camellia japonica

8.4
A garden bush with shiny dark leaves and large, rose-like flowers
  • noun
  • /kəˈmɛliə dʒəˈpoʊnɪkə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : camelia japonesa
  • Many gardeners prefer Camellia japonicas for their stunning blooms.

Examples

  • The Camellia japonica in her garden blooms beautifully each spring.

  • At the flower show, she presented a rare variety of Camellia japonica.

  • Many gardeners prize Camellia japonica for its elegant, rose-like flowers and dark green leaves.

  • The Camellia japonica is a beautiful addition to any garden.

  • The garden featured a stunning Camellia japonica with vibrant pink flowers that attracted many visitors.

  • In early spring, my Camellia japonica bush bursts into bloom, showcasing its beautiful, glossy leaves.

  • Many homeowners choose Camellia japonica for its lovely rose-like flowers and ability to thrive in shaded areas.

Surface Forms

Camellia japonica singular
Camellia japonicas plural

Morphology

Camellia + japonica

This is a scientific binomial combining the genus 'Camellia' with the species epithet 'japonica', so a learner who knows those constituent words will readily infer it denotes a particular type of camellia (an ornamental shrub). Botanical names are compositional and follow a predictable pattern, making the meaning transparently derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Camellia japonica was 'named after' a naturalist called Kamel: Camellia honors him and japonica means 'from Japan'. So the name itself helps you remember it is the camellia that comes from Japan and is prized for its glossy leaves and rose-like flowers.