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Theaceae

Theaceae

9.9
A family of evergreen shrubs and trees that has the tea plant and camellias
  • noun
  • /θiˈeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • Several garden shrubs belong to the Theaceae, valued for their attractive flowers.

Examples

  • The Theaceae family includes the tea plant, which is cultivated worldwide for its leaves.

  • The Theaceae family includes many important plants.

  • Botanists classify camellias as part of the Theaceae family.

  • Many species in the Theaceae family are used for tea.

  • Camellia sinensis, a member of the Theaceae family, is used to produce tea.

  • The Theaceae family includes several species of shrubs and trees found mainly in tropical and subtropical regions.

  • Researchers study the Theaceae family to understand its role in ecological sustainability.

Synonyms

tea family
vsTheaceae
  • Specialized
5.5

A group of trees and bushes from Asia that includes the tea plant and camellias

is the formal scientific family name rather than the everyday term

Surface Forms

Theaceae singular
Theaceae plural

Morphology

Theaceae = Thea (opaque) = Thea + aceae

Formed with the Latin taxonomic suffix '-aceae' attached to a genus name; this scientific formation is not transparent to average B1 learners.

Etymology

The word Theaceae comes from Thea, an old name for the 'tea' plant, plus the ending used for plant families, -aceae. So, Theaceae literally means the 'tea family' and names the group of evergreen plants that includes the tea plant and its close relatives.