Sasago-kuro

Latest Illustrated Book of Japanese Camellias, (Camellias of Japan), 2010, p.72 with colour photo; Medium size, deep red single, tubular form. Stamens tubular, pinched at the top, yellow anthers on white filaments. Leaves ovate, medium size. Upright growth with somewhat drooping branches. Found by Ryozo Osawa in a wild population at the seashore of Sasago, Mihonoseki Town, Shimane Pref., Japan, and released in 2004.

日本ツバキ協会. 2010. 《最新日本ツバキ図鑑》. p.72. 島根產. [花]濃紅色、一重、筒咲き、筒しベ、中輪、11～3月。[葉]楕円、中形。[樹]立性、やや枝垂れ性。[来歴]2004年美保関町笹子海岸で大沢亮三が発見.発表。写/樋野、文/大択