Styrax

[stairæks]

Definition

(noun.) any shrub or small tree of the genus Styrax having fragrant bell-shaped flowers that hang below the dark green foliage.

Editor: Rodney--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

(n.) Same as Storax.

Typist: Willard

Definition

n. a genus of plants abounding in resinous and aromatic substances one species of which produces storax another benzoin.

Typist: Steven