silky camellia
plant
Also known as: Stewartia malacodendron, Virginia stewartia
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The silky camellia, scientifically known as Stewartia malacodendron, is a shrub or small tree native to the southeastern United States. It is often cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive features.12
This plant is characterized by its white flowers, which have distinctive blue anthers and dark purple filaments. The silky camellia belongs to the tea family (Theaceae) and is related to other camellia species. It can grow up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) high.132
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