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camellia Definition

ca·mel·lia (kə mēlyə, -mēlē ə)

noun

  1. any of a genus (Camellia) of Asiatic evergreen trees and shrubs of the tea family, with glossy leaves and waxy, roselike flowers
  2. the flower

Etymology: ModL, after Camelli, It form of the name of G. J. Kamel (1661-1706), Moravian Jesuit missionary to the Far East

camellia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • grow: More information Advice on growing camellias can be found by clicking here.
  • include: There is also a nursery selling plants propagated from plants on site including camellias bred by the late owner Miss Gillian Carlyon.
  • have: The south drive has several different camellias flowering now.
  • affect: Virus diseases also affect camellias, producing light markings on the leaves and white spots and stripes on the flowers.

Adjective modifier

  • flowering: Early flowering camellias and hellebores, coupled with the occasional snowdrop, make the new year seem more inviting.
  • hybrid: Camellia x williamsii ' Saint Ewe ' is exquisitely beautiful and exceedingly free flowering and one of the most valuable hybrid camellias ever produced.
  • single: There is no other color in the room except a single pink camellia in a tiny vase on the counter.
  • most: Most camellias need little attention, tho some young plants benefit from formative pruning while older plants may need renovation.
  • different: The south drive has several different camellias flowering now.
  • many: The Rose Hill gardens were well known for their trees and shrubs, including many camellias.

Modifies a noun

  • sinensis: Of benign use exclusively is camellia sinensis ( tea plant ).
  • plant: The majority of findings were from southern England, however infected camellia plants were also found in Wales, northwest England and Guernsey.
  • hybrid: It is also home to the x williamsii camellia hybrids and to many varieties of rhododendron.
  • tree: Some of the harshness of the house front is alleviated by the camellia tree feature, and the climbers growing over the walls.
  • bush: A good example is the black, sooty mold often found on camellia bushes.
  • flower: These look very like a simple camellia flower and are most attractive.

Noun used with modifier

  • water: Water camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas in dry spells.