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| Scientific name | Camellia sasanqua |
|---|---|
| Genus | Camellia |
| Origin | Japan/China |
| Season | Winter |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Region | East Asia |
| Colours & Symbolism | Pink/White: humble beauty |
Camellia sasanqua, with common name Sasanqua camellia or Christmas camellia (茶梅, サザンカ), is an evergreen shrub or small tree in the genus Camellia, section Oleifera of the family Theaceae. It is native to southern Japan (Shikoku, Kyushu) and the Ryukyu Islands. It has a long cultivation history in East Asia, used both as an ornamental plant and for seed oil extraction and leaf tea.
坚贞的爱，在寒冬中盛开，象征坚韧与纯洁。
茶梅是山茶花的近亲，在日本庭园中广泛种植，冬日里静静绽放。
ひたむきな愛、ひたむきさ、理想の恋、困難に打ち勝つ。
冬に咲くサザンカは、困難に打ち勝つ強さと一途な愛を象徴します。
