What is another word for Family Theaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli θˈiːsiː] (IPA) 
Family Theaceae is a plant family that includes diverse species commonly known as tea plants. Synonyms for Family Theaceae include the Camellia family or the tea family. The family contains evergreen shrubs or small trees with shiny, dark green leaves and attractive flowers. The most well-known species is Camellia sinensis, which is the source of tea leaves used for brewing a variety of tea beverages. The other species within the family are also valued for their ornamental qualities, such as the Japanese camellia, and for the production of oils used in cosmetics and soap production. Overall, the plant family Theaceae exhibits immense diversity in aesthetics as well as in its useful applications to human life.
