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Myroxylon is a genus of tropical trees in the pea family (Fabaceae) native to Central and South America. The two species most often named are M. balsamum (Peruvian balsam tree) and M. peruiferum; they are forest trees rather than common garden or houseplants.
Myroxylon is a genus of Fabaceae native to Latin America.
Myroxylon species grow in Central America (primarily in El Salvador) and South America.
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