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Meaning of camellia
The primary meaning of the word "camellia" refers to a type of flowering evergreen shrub.
Etymology of camellia
The word "camellia" is named after the botanist Joseph Kamel, a Jesuit missionary who worked in the Philippines in the 17th century.
The genus Camellia was first described by the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus in 1753.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A flowering evergreen shrub native to Asia, with showy, often fragrant flowers.
- * Any of several species of shrubs in the genus Camellia, especially Camellia japonica and Camellia sasanqua.
Usage Examples
- The camellia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens, known for its beautiful and fragrant flowers.
- * The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is the source of tea leaves used to make black, green, and other types of tea.