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White Mermaid
Species: Japonica
Color: White with yellow anthers and whitish-yellow filaments
Form: Single with six somewhat irregular petals
Size: Medium size
Bloom Season: M-L
Leaf Characteristics: Most leaves narrow down then flare out to three points giving a fishtail (kingyo) appearance
Originator: Introduced into North America from Japan by Piroche Plants
Place of Origination: Canada - Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Year of Origination / Registration: 1994
Heritage: Sport of Japonica 'Kingyo-tsubaki' (known in America as 'Mermaid')
Other Information: Fragrant
Photographer: Gene Phillips
ICR Link: http://camellia.iflora.cn/Cutivars/Detail?latin=White Mermaid