ID hints Leaves alternate, toothed - Leaves crenate ("sasanqua camellia") - Teeth serrate ("common camellia") Flowers large to gigantic** - Many petals, stamens in bundles***

Camellia, camellia; common camellia

4-H Horticulture Contest, Dr. Alice B. Russell, Dr. Paul R. Fantz, and Larry Bass, Department of Horticultural Science, NC Cooperative Extension Service, NC State University. All Pictures Copyright @1997Alice B. Russell. Computer programming by Miguel A. Buendia, graphics by Brad Capel.