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Origin and Meaning of the Name Camellia

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Gender:

Girl


Origin:	English


Meaning:	The Camellia flower


Pronunciation:	(ka MEEL ya); (ka MEE lee uh) [Guide]

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Miscellaneous Info for Camellia

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Nature Names, Flower Names, Floral Names, Green Names, Earthy Names

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English speaking countries

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The camellia gets its name from botanist Georg Kamel. Its large red, white or pink blossoms resemble roses. The Chinese camellia is the plant from which tea leaves are harvested.

La Dame aux Camélias (The Lady of the Camellias), by Alexandre Dumas, fils, was the inspiration for Verdi's opera "La Traviata."