I think that is a camelia gall that has burst..Yes it is.

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=119

I hope it helps.

Looks rude to me...

At first glance it looked like a chicken. I'll go with Pimpernel.

yep it is a gall of some sort .

camellia gall is as good a suggestion since its on a camellia :o)

Was I the only one? sorry...

Thanks everyone - I checked the link to the rhs website and there it was - thanks Pimpernel. Nice to know it's neither poisonous nor pornographic!

LOL.... You've a mucky mind Sterra :0))

Sorry, can't help it.

i too had those thoughts but i a trying to be a lady ;o)

I'm impressed SG!