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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.