Myroxylon

noun

1. a genus of tropical American trees having pinnate leaves and white flowers

   noun.plant

   Synonyms genus myroxylon

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. A genus of leguminous trees of tropical America, the different species of which yield balsamic products, among which are balsam of Peru, and balsam of Tolu. The species were formerly referred to <i>Myrospermum</i>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913