Definitions for "Japonica"
A species of Camellia (Camellia Japonica), a native of Japan, bearing beautiful red or white flowers. Many other genera have species of the same name.
greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy fragrant roselike flowers; cultivated in many varieties
deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan having red blossoms
Along with indica, japonica is one of the two main groups of Oryza sativa. They are typically short- to medium-grained. They usually contain more waxy-starches (amylopectin) than indicas. They generally grow in cooler climates and more mountainous climates. Japanese rices (not usually exported to the USA), Arborio and risotto rices, CalRose, Kokuho Rose, Nishiki and other Japanse styled rices grown on the West Coast of the United States are all japonicas.
A blend of aromatic red and black rice. Japonica has a bold flavour and chewy texture.