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Camellia japonica: The History, Culture, and Ecology of Tsubaki, the Japanese Camellia

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May 1, 20227 min read

Camellia japonica: The History, Culture, and Ecology of Tsubaki, the Japanese Camellia

The historical, cultural, and ecological impacts of Camellia japonica, known as the Japanese camellia.

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tokyonaturalist

Jul 7, 20204 min read

Magnolia kobus

Magnolia kobus is notable for the timing of its blooms, as it is one of the first to bloom and indicates the start of the planting season.

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tokyonaturalist

May 23, 20209 min read

Cinnamomum camphora: Camphor Tree

The camphor tree is a fierce ecological competitor- a trait that makes it long-living and holy in some places, and a noxious weed in others.

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tokyonaturalist

May 4, 20203 min read

Aucuba japonica: Japanese Laurel

Aucuba japonica has built a reputation for bringing green to metropolitan areas for over 300 years.

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