Camellia

The camellia is native to Japan and is one of the country’s most iconic flowering trees.

In China, it is often associated with an oriental aesthetic.

In tattoos, the camellia is commonly chosen to represent passion, deep love, and virtue.
It is also sometimes linked to the opera La Traviata, where the main character wears camellias, giving it an additional meaning connected to a woman with a complex or tragic story.

As seen in traditional kimono patterns, the camellia has long been cherished in Japan and remains a popular motif for tattoos, especially in Japanese-style designs.