Tsubaki (camellia) is a delicate flower that blooms in early Spring.The seeds are pressed for oil and used as hair oil.
Sasanqua, another type of camellia, blooms in Autumn & Winter.
The flower of the tsubaki falls off whole, while the sasanqua's petals fall one by one.
The sansanqua leaves have a jagged edge where as the tsubaki leaves are smooth.
Who would've thought that such a delicate flower would have such a hearty seed?
I spotted this sasanqua "tree" while walking in Kyoto. It was quite tall so I couldn't get too close to it.
Camellias are such gorgeous flowers (and I think they're the same sort of plants producing most delicious tea leaves? :)) - how wonderful you can just spot these on an everyday walk through your part of the planet!
ReplyDeleteI there has to be a quote somewhere that extolls peculiar strength behind a delicate surface, but I suck at remembering quotes. Let's just go with, what you see is not always what you get, or beauty isn't always skin deep. (Yeah, it's me already anticipating a crazy weekend - have a good one!)
ReplyDeleteyes a variety of the camellia is the tea we all love Jude :) oh, I usually have to do "research" after I take the photos :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a good one too Rowena.
Take care you two.
Kat
Hi Kat - The Missus loves camellia's..... and I like your photo!
ReplyDeletedo you get to see many camellia in SD, Kirk? Just wondering.
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat
That is a very hearty seed for such a seemingly delicate bloom.
ReplyDeleteI guess it would have to be hearty Debinhawaii, to withstand the winter ;)
ReplyDeleteTake care.
Kat