noun
white-flowered camellia; Camellia japonica var.
A variety of camellia with pure white flowers, often associated with traditional Japanese gardens.
庭に白玉椿が咲いている。
A white-flowered camellia is blooming in the garden.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
General term for camellia; 白玉椿 specifies the white-flowered variety.
Compound of 白玉 (しらたま, 'white jewel') and 椿 (つばき, 'camellia'), referring to the pure white blossoms.