Myroxylon

My`rox´y`lon

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(Bot.) A genus of leguminous trees of tropical America, the different species of which yield balsamic products, among which are balsam of Peru, and balsam of Tolu. The species were formerly referred to Myrospermum.

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Myroxylon - a genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers genus Myroxylon rosid dicot genus - a genus of dicotyledonous plants Papilionoideae, subfamily Papilionoideae - alternative name used in some classification systems for the family Papilionaceae Myroxylon balsamum, Myroxylon toluiferum, tolu balsam tree, tolu tree - medium-sized tropical American tree yielding tolu balsam and a fragrant hard wood used for high-grade furniture and cabinetwork Myroxylon balsamum pereirae, Myroxylon pereirae, Peruvian balsam - tree of South and Central America yielding an aromatic balsam