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Styrax officinalis

incense

Other common names
officinal storax
storax
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Botanical details
Family
Styracaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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Genus

Styrax

Genus description

Styrax can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with simple, alternate leaves and nodding bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in spring or summer

Name status

Correct

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