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Amyris plumieri (Amyris plumieri)

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

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Sapindales

            • Family: Rutaceae

              • Genus: Amyris