camelia
Waxy flowering bush
Camellia is the standard spelling; camelia is a variant.
The camellia is an ornamental evergreen shrub native to East Asia, prized for its glossy leaves and showy flowers that bloom in winter or early spring.
The flowers, typically pink, red, or white, resemble roses: The camellia in the front garden is finally blooming.
Flower or flourishing state
- petalsColored bloom segments
- blossomFlower on fruit tree
- shrubSmall woody plant
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
japonica · waxy · rosette · bud · flowering · ornamental · specimen · cultivar
Refined, graceful quality
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- waxyResembling paraffin's texture
- lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
- glossySmooth and shiny
delicate · exquisite · sculptural · symmetry · refinement · porcelain · pristine · flawless
Steeped or fermented drink
- steepRising at sharp angle
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- harvestGathering mature crops
oxidation · processing · green · black · white · oolong · antioxidants · caffeine
Below neutral pH
- soilGround matter for planting
- shadeDarkness from blocked light
- pruningCutting vegetation for health
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
planting · beds · transplanting · compost · watering · fertilizing · propagation · greenhouse
Deep respect felt
- perfectionAbsence of any fault
- longevityDuration of existence
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
gratitude · refinement · excellence · affection · lasting · esteem · appreciation · steadfastness
French haute couture house
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
Southern · antebellum · plantation · Alexandre Dumas · La Traviata · lapel · bridal · arrangement
bloom
Flower or flourishing state
evergreen · japonica · waxy · rosette · bud · flowering · ornamental · specimen · cultivar · hybrid
elegance
Refined, graceful quality
glossy · delicate · exquisite · sculptural · symmetry · refinement · porcelain · pristine · flawless · timeless
brew
Steeped or fermented drink
harvest · oxidation · processing · green · black · white · oolong · antioxidants · caffeine · tannins
acidic
Below neutral pH
mulching · planting · beds · transplanting · compost · watering · fertilizing · propagation · greenhouse · cultivation
admiration
Deep respect felt
- perfectionAbsence of any fault
- longevityDuration of existence
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
faithfulness · gratitude · refinement · excellence · affection · lasting · esteem · appreciation · steadfastness · elegance
Chanel
French haute couture house
- corsageWearable formal occasion flowers
- boutonniereLapel flower arrangement
- ikebanaJapanese arrangement of blooms
ceremony · Southern · antebellum · plantation · Alexandre Dumas · La Traviata · lapel · bridal · arrangement