Knowra Camellia Camellia Camellia is a genus of flowering evergreen shrubs and trees native to eastern and southeastern Asia. It includes the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, and many ornamental species.
Camellia japonica : An evergreen East Asian shrub or small tree cultivated for its large, often red or pink flowers. This widely grown species exemplifies camellias cultivated chiefly for flowers.
Tea : An aromatic beverage made by steeping processed leaves of Camellia sinensis in hot water. The genus's most economically important species supplies every traditional tea type.
East Asia : A region of Asia commonly comprising China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan. Several familiar camellia species originated in this region.
Rhododendron : A large genus of flowering shrubs and trees in the heath family, Ericaceae. Rhododendrons are often compared with camellias as evergreen flowering garden shrubs.
Camellia sinensis : An evergreen shrub whose leaves and buds are processed to make tea. This species gives the genus its most consequential crop plant.
Tea cultivation : The farming of Camellia sinensis for leaves used to produce tea. Growing conditions and harvesting shape the crop produced by this genus.
Southeast Asia : A region of Asia encompassing mainland and island countries south of China. The genus's native range extends into parts of this region.
Gardenia : A genus of flowering evergreen shrubs and trees, often grown for fragrant white flowers. Gardenias share evergreen ornamental use but belong to a different plant family.
Camellia sasanqua : An evergreen camellia species native to Japan, valued for autumn flowers and fragrant leaves. Its earlier flowering season distinguishes it from many garden camellias.
Tea processing : The steps that transform harvested tea leaves through withering, rolling, oxidation, heating, or drying. Processing turns leaves from one camellia species into distinct tea styles.
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