Tips of plant, Chinese camellia? (3)
I believe the answer is:
tea
'tips of plant chinese camellia?' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'tips of plant chinese camellia?' is the wordplay.
'tips of' says to take the final letters (I've seen 'tip of' mean this).
The final letters of 'plant chinese camellia' are 'TEA'.
(Other definitions for tea that I've seen before include "- - for Two (song)" , "Beverage from leaves" , "Popular drink" , "Beverage; meal" , "Afternoon meal (3)" .)