noun
higo camellia
A variety of Camellia japonica, known for its large, showy flowers and prominent stamens. The name refers to the old Higo Province (present-day Kumamoto).
庭に肥後椿が咲いている。
A higo camellia is blooming in the garden.
General term for camellia; 肥後椿 is a specific variety.
From 肥後 (Higo, an old province name) + 椿 (tsubaki, camellia). The variety is associated with the Higo region.