noun
snow camellia
A subspecies of camellia native to snowy regions of Japan, known for its cold tolerance.
雪椿は雪の多い地方でよく見られる。
Snow camellias are often seen in regions with heavy snowfall.
庭に雪椿を植えた。
I planted a snow camellia in the garden.
椿 is the general term for camellia; 雪椿 specifically refers to the snow-resistant subspecies.
Compound of 雪 (yuki, 'snow') and 椿 (tsubaki, 'camellia'), referring to its ability to bloom in snowy conditions.