sinensis

Examples

• All

• The tea plant is scientifically named Camellia sinensis because it originates from China.

• The botanist explained that sinensis in a plant's name means it comes from China.

• Many species with the epithet sinensis are native to Chinese regions.

• The sinensis species of tea is highly valued.

• In scientific classification, sinensis denotes a Chinese origin.

• The botanist explained that sinensis in a plant's name means it comes from China.

• In scientific classification, sinensis denotes a Chinese origin.

Compounds

C

Camellia sinensis

• Specialized

6.5

A plant from Asia whose leaves are grown to make tea

C

Citrus sinensis

• Specialized

3.4

A tree that makes sweet oranges eaten fresh or made into juice

A

Alligator sinensis

• Specialized

9.9

A small endangered alligator from the Yangtze valley in China with toes that are not webbed

H

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

• Specialized

8.5

A tropical shrub or small tree with large red flowers grown for decoration and often called the China rose

P

Primula sinensis

• Specialized

9.0

A primrose from China that people grow for its pretty flowers

S

Sophora sinensis

• Specialized

9.9

A tree from China and Japan with a rounded top, dark green leaves, and many fragrant creamy-white flowers

Surface Forms

Etymology