Theaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of trees and shrubs of the order Parietales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Theaceae is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the tea family, which includes the well-known Camellia species.
- Theaceae family consists of about 40 genera and over 600 species of trees and shrubs, mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Camellia sinensis, a member of the Theaceae family, is the plant from which tea is produced.
- Gordonia, Stewartia, and Camellia are some of the popular genera within the Theaceae family of trees and shrubs.
- Stewartia species, part of the Theaceae family, offer striking flowers and a charming appearance for gardens.