👉 Camelias are a group of flowering plants that belong to the family Araceae. They are native to North America, with widespread distribution in many parts of the continent. Camelias have anthers and are dioecious, meaning they produce both male and female flowers. The genus name "Artemisia" comes from the Latin word "arum," which means "flower." camelias are also known as "wild camellias" or "wild rosemary." Camelias can