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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Theaceae — thecamellias .
Etymologies
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A relative of the camellia with the botanical name of Camellia sinesis, the tea plant produces abundant foliage, a camellia like flower and berries containing one to two seeds.
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There are thousands of varieties of camellia, but there are three types that grow well in south Louisiana: Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua and camellia hiemalis.
theadvertiser.com - 2009
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For massage infusions, almond Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, aloe vera Aloe barbadensis, and camellia Camellia japonica oils work well.
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There are thousands of varieties of camellia, but there are three types that grow well in south Louisiana: Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua and camellia hiemalis.
theadvertiser.com - 2009
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In his honour, Linnaeus gave the name Camellia to a genus of evergreen shrubs remarkable for the beauty of their flowers, among them being the well-known Japan rose (Camellia Japonica).
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 3: Brownson-Clairvaux 1840-1916 1913
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"Camellia," which gathers together three shorts by Jang Joon-hwan, Wisit Sasanatieng and
Variety.com 2010
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The eight-day program will close with "Camellia," a three-part film shot in the festival's host city by directors from South Korea, Japan and Thailand.
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The eight-day program will close with "Camellia," a three-part film shot in the festival's host city by directors from South Korea, Japan and Thailand.
Channel 13 Sports 2010
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Disc two's highlights besides the selection of hits include "Camellia," "Crazy Eyes," "Wait for Me" and a previously unreleased live version of "Everytime You Go Away."
Homepage 2009
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For this he enlists the help of an old friend, veterinarian Camellia Cammy Rivers, who, in turn, is stunnedand enchantedby Gradys new pets.
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