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Ternstroemia japonica

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Ternstroemia japonica is a small Asian tree known for its slightly fragrant flowers, which appear among bronze-coloured leaves with red stalks. The genus Ternstroemia itself consists of a large group of trees and shrubs, primarily found in tropical American regions. These plants are characterized by their flowers, which have free sepals and petals that are slightly joined at the base. Ternstroemia japonica belongs to the Theaceae family, commonly known as the tea family, which includes various ornamental plants and the tea plant itself.12

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