{"product_id":"edible-tea-shrub-seeds-herbal-plant","title":"Edible Tea Shrub Seeds - Herbal Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eEdible Tea Shrub is a long-lived evergreen plant cultivated for its tender leaves, which are harvested to produce green, black, white, oolong, and specialty teas. Botanically known as \u003cem data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, this versatile shrub is perfect for home tea gardens, edible landscapes, and container cultivation. 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