What is another word for styracaceae?
Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪɹɐkˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Styracaceae is a flowering plant family that includes around 160 species of trees and shrubs. It is commonly known as the storax or snowbell family, because many species have bell-shaped flowers and produce fragrant resins called storax. Some common synonyms for Styracaceae include the benzoin family, the styro family, and the sweetgum family. This family is widely distributed throughout the world, but is particularly abundant in East Asia and the southeastern United States. Styracaceae trees are often valued in landscaping and ornamental gardening for their attractive foliage and fragrant blooms. Some species, such as the southern magnolia, are also important in medicine and furniture making.
