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Sunday, January 28, 2018

January’s Rare Flower

Santa Cruz Mountains


Camellia bud opening, with two closed buds

No matter how cold the nights, the camellia will bloom come January. In damp woods or beside seaside homes, this winter wonder brightens winter days throughout Santa Cruz county.