Camellia Sinensis (Noun)
Meaning
A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers".
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Camellia sinensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Asia, which has been cultivated for thousands of years for its leaves that are used to make tea.
- The leaves of the camellia sinensis plant are harvested and processed to create a variety of teas, including black, green, and white tea.
- In Japan, camellia sinensis is grown in the Uji region of Kyoto, where it is used to produce high-quality green tea.
- Camellia sinensis is a hardy plant that can thrive in a variety of environments, making it a popular crop for tea farmers in China and India.
- The fragrant white flowers of the camellia sinensis plant are often overlooked in favor of its more famous leaves, but they are a beautiful addition to any garden.