Poisonwood (Metopium toxiferum)
Description
Amyris is a genus of flowering plants in the citrus family, Rutaceae.The generic name is derived from the Greek word ------ (amyron), which means "intensely scented" and refers to the strong odor of the resin.Members of the genus are commonly known as Torchwoods because of their highly flammable wood.[
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Sapindales
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Family: Anacardiaceae
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Genus: Metopium
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