sinensis

Examples

• All

• Consumption of green tea (Camellia sinensis) is popular worldwide.

  Academic text (2017)

• Despite the fact that the colors are different, both of them are taken from a plant known as Camellia sinensis.

  Blog text (15)

• Manufacturers process C. sinensis leaves three different ways to produce the three major classes of teas known as green, black, and oolong.

  Academic text (2003)

• This highlights the restorative healing capability of Camellia sinensis.

  Blog text (15)

• The age-old Camellia sinensis plant is the source of all nonherbal teas.

  Academic text (2003)

• The steamed leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant (the scientific name for green tea) were used as a local remedy.

  Blog text (30)

• The British became addicted to the carefully processed leaves of Camellia sinensis, or Chinese tea (originally, China was the only exporter).

  Academic text (1993)

• All true teas are derived from the plant known as Camellia sinensis.

• Oolong tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, which is native to China.

• The scientific name Camellia sinensis indicates that this tea plant originates from China.

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