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Camellia japonica

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  • Title page of Flora Boreali-Americana by Andre Michaux (1746-1802), printed in 1803,
    André Michaux
    / Contributions to science

    
sinensis), and the camellia (C. japonica). However, there is some debate regarding their precise identification. He also described several North American plant species, including the bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), and introduced them to Europe. He recorded an account of his experiences in two books—Histoire des chĂȘnes de l’AmĂ©rique (1801;


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sinensis), and the camellia (C. japonica). However, there is some debate regarding their precise identification. He also described several North American plant species, including the bigleaf magnolia (Magnolia macrophylla), and introduced them to Europe. He recorded an account of his experiences in two books—Histoire des chĂȘnes de l’AmĂ©rique (1801;


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