What is another word for myrrh tree?
Pronunciation: [mˈɜː tɹˈiː] (IPA) 
The myrrh tree is a species of small, thorny evergreen tree that is native to the Arabian Peninsula and East Africa. Its scientific name is Commiphora myrrha and it belongs to the same family as frankincense. In traditional medicine, myrrh has been used for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a fragrant resin in incense and perfumes. Some synonyms for myrrh tree include the Arabian myrrh, the myrrh bush, and the balsamodendron tree. These names are often used interchangeably, though the balsamodendron tree refers specifically to the species of myrrh tree that grows in India.
