One more picture of the flower buds.

Camellia sinensis ?

Here is a link that might be useful: Camellia sinensis

Why that looks like a perfect match and sounds just like something she would have grown. Thanks very much, carol.

The common name is Tea. The same thing that brings England to a screeching halt every afternoon.

Stereotypes are so easy. And so often nonsense.

For a moment there I thought you were talking about the plant, flora!

Nope. The plant is delightful .

"Stereotypes are so easy. And so often nonsense."
I read that in an English accent, Julie Andrews actually.
Flora, you know I was just trying to get a rise. I really appreciate all you do on here. I can't hold a candle to the depth of your knowledge and feel like a schoolboy who was just scolded. Please don't think there was any meanness at all associated with my juvenile comment.

When I was in Britain markets there had entire sections labeled simply "tea". However, I don't recall any synchronized screeching.