noun
- plural of styrax; trees or shrubs of the genus Styrax, known for producing aromatic resins
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The botanist studied several species of styraxes in the Mediterranean region.
- Styraxes are valued for their fragrant resin used in perfumes and incense.
- The garden featured a collection of styraxes with their distinctive white flowers.
- Ancient civilizations harvested resin from styraxes for medicinal purposes.
- The styraxes in the arboretum bloomed beautifully in early summer.