What is another word for Thea sinensis?
Pronunciation: [θˈiː sˈa͡ɪnnsɪs] (IPA) 
Thea sinensis, commonly known as Camellia sinensis, is a species of plant that is widely used to produce tea. This plant is native to China and is now cultivated worldwide. There are a variety of synonyms that are used for the name Thea sinensis such as Camellia thea, Camellia sinensis var. sinensis, Thea bohea, Thea viridis, and Thea bohea var. sinensis. The use of these synonyms for Thea sinensis depends on the location and context in which it is being used. Regardless of which name is used, this plant remains an important source for producing different types of tea, such as black, green, oolong and white tea.
