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Thorny shrub with red blossoms, native to Japan (8)

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I believe the answer is:

japonica

(Other definitions for japonica that I've seen before include "Asian shrub of the rose family - I cap Joan (anag)" , "Asian shrub with edible fruits" , "Camellia" , "Flowering shrub" , "Shrub with yellowish fruit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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