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"Rose of Winter"

Camellia japonica, known as common camellia or Japanese camellia, is one of the best known species of the genus Camellia. Sometimes called the Rose of winter, it belongs to the Theaceae family. It is the official state flower of Alabama. There are thousands of cultivars of C. japonica in cultivation, with many different colors and forms of flowers.

 

Taken at Centennial Gardens Conservatory

 

Have a nice Wednesday!!

 

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Uploaded on January 16, 2018
Taken on January 12, 2018