white-flowered camellia; Camellia japonica var.
A variety of camellia with pure white flowers, often associated with traditional Japanese gardens.
庭に白玉椿が咲いている。
A white-flowered camellia is blooming in the garden.
Standard kanji spelling for this camellia variety.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Compound of 白玉 (しらたま, 'white jewel') and 椿 (つばき, 'camellia'), referring to the pure white blossoms.