Camellia sinensis (species)

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Scope note
Species of evergreen shrub or small tree native to Asia, but today cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions. It is known in several varieties. The leaves and leaf buds are used to produce the beverage tea.
Camellia sinensis
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024