Lindera
Synonyms
Allspice, Wild
Allspices, Wild
Lindera benzoin
Lindera benzoins
Linderas
Spicebush
Spicebushs
Wild Allspice
Wild Allspices
benzoins, Lindera
A plant genus in the LAURACEAE family. Lindera benzoin is a source of a balsamic resin called benzoin which is up to 1/3 BENZOIC ACID. This should not be confused with the chemical BENZOIN or the plant STYRAX BENZOIDES.
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