A family of tropical and subtropical shrubs and trees that produce fragrant resins and essential oils.
Named after the genus Amyris, from Greek 'a-' (without) and 'myrrh' (aromatic resin), and the Latin family suffix '-aceae.' The family contains plants producing resin-like substances.
Amyridaceae plants produce some of the world's most valuable aromatic compounds—their resins have been traded across continents for centuries, making them economically important despite being relatively unknown outside perfume and essential oil industries.
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