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| Original date | 1/14/06 3:11 PM |
| Resolution | 2048 x 1536 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 8.0mm |
| Exposure time | 1/55s |
| Aperture | 3.2 |
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| Metering Mode | Partial |
| Camera make | NIKON |
| Camera model | E3700 |
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Botanical name: Camellia japonica Family: Theaceae (Tea family)
A native of China, the Camellia produces flowers up to 5 in wide with yellow
centers
and rounded overlapping petals, much like a rose. The flowers are prized, but
so are the glossy leaves that stay a deep, shiny green all year. It is a slow
grower, but eventually will reach up to 20 ft tall. Camellias flower
from late winter to early spring. Over 3,000 varieties, cultivars and hybrids
of Camellia japonica are cultivated.
This very popular shrub is used in borders and in formation hedges. Use it for
specimen plants on the lawn and for colorful accents near outdoor living
areas. Camellias are especially attractive and easy to grow when planted under
a canopy of live oaks and pine trees that provide broken shade. It is tolerant
of urban conditions if maintained, and can also be used in containers.
The genus was named for George Kamel, a Jesuit missionary who travelled in
Asia and studied the flora of the Philippines. Red camellias symbolize
intrinsic worth and white blossoms mean loveliness. Displayed at Korean
weddings as far back as 1200 BC, camellias represent longevity and
faithfulness.
| Identification credit: Tabish | Photographed in New Delhi & Shillong. |
• Is this flower misidentified? If yes,