Camellia sinensis forma rosea




Family Theaceae
Scientific name Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze forma rosea (Makino) Kitamura
Synonyms Thea sinensis L. forma rosea (Makino) Ohwi
Common name (Japanese common name) benibana-cha [red flowering tea]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) garden plants
(Other nations) [native] China
Chromosomal number 2n=30
Description Leaves 4-10cm. Flowers pink 2-2.5cm, flowering in October. Evergreen. Shrub.
Reference Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze



October 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden
October 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden
October 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden



October 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden
October 2007
at Koishikawa Botanical Garden