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tea

Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis

Family: Theaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Camellia sinensis: The Tea Plant

Tea, one of the world's most beloved beverages, comes from the cured leaves of Camellia sinensis. This plant is an evergreen shrub with a rich history and diverse varieties.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
  • Common Name: Tea plant, Tea shrub

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plant
  • Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the text.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Asia

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Evergreen shrub

Types of Tea

  • Black tea
  • Green tea
  • White tea
  • Oolong tea
  • Pu-erh tea
  • Yellow tea

Quirky Facts

  • Scientists have been studying tea brewing for at least 150 years.