camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə 
: any of a genus (Camellia) of shrubs or trees of the tea family
especially
: an ornamental greenhouse shrub (C. japonica) with glossy leaves and roselike flowers
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Pruning time for azaleas and camellias is over; continue to prune gardenias and bougainvillea.
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
There are evergreen conifers such as yews and junipers and, depending on your local climate, also broadleaf evergreen shrubs such as camellias that create year-round privacy.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
But the Glow Face Oil also gets a boost from organic camellia seed oil, organic chamomile, organic calendula, sea buckthorn oil, jojoba oil, and helichrysum essential oil.
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Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
There are evergreen conifers such as yews and junipers and, depending on your local climate, also broadleaf evergreen shrubs such as camellias that create year-round privacy.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Blurring bamboo silk powders keep shine in check without dulling skin, while camellia seed oil and antioxidant-rich vitamin E help mature complexions look smooth, hydrated, and naturally luminous.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
But the Glow Face Oil also gets a boost from organic camellia seed oil, organic chamomile, organic calendula, sea buckthorn oil, jojoba oil, and helichrysum essential oil.
—
Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
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“Camellia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/camellia. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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camellia
noun
ca·mel·lia
kə-ˈmēl-yə
: a greenhouse shrub that is related to the tea plant and has glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers
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