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A genus of East Asian evergreen shrubs and trees belonging to the tea family (Theaceae), most notable for a few ornamental flowering species and for Camellia sinensis (sometimes called Thea sinensis), the source of tea.
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Britannica Editors. "Camellia". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026, https://www.britannica.com/plant/Camellia. Accessed 15 October 2026.
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Hierarchical terms
Camellia L.
Camellia L.
Equivalent terms
Camellia L.
Associated terms
Camellia L.
RT tea