Camellia saluenensis
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Theaceae |
| Genus: | Camellia |
| Species: | C. saluenensis
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Camellia saluenensis is a species of Camellia native to south‑central China.[2] A large bush, it is a parent of a number of garden hybrids. 'Cornish Snow' (C. cuspidata × C. saluenensis) which flowers in midwinter, and 'Inspiration' (C. reticulata × C. saluenensis) have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3][4]
References
- ^ Trees & Shrubs Brit. Isles 3: 66 (1933)
- ^ a b "Camellia saluenensis Stapf ex Bean". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Camellia 'Cornish Snow' (cuspidata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
Synonyms: Camellia japonica 'Cornish Snow'; Camellia × williamsii 'Cornish Snow'
- ^ "Camellia 'Inspiration' (reticulata × saluenensis)". The Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
Synonyms: Camellia × williamsii 'Inspiration'