Category:Styrax

Sty"rax, n. Etym: [l. styrax, storax, gr. Storax.]

1. (bot.)

Defn: a genus of shrubs and trees, mostly american or asiatic, Abounding in resinous and aromatic substances. Styrax officinalis Yields storax, and s. Benzoin yields benzoin.

2. Same as storax.