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Which Sapindales family produces frankincense and myrrh?
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Sapindales
Tangerine (Citrus reticulata deliciosa)
The family within the order Sapindales that produces frankincense and myrrh is Burseraceae.
Often referred to as the frankincense family, this group of resinous trees and shrubs is economically significant for its fragrant products:1
- Frankincense: This oleo-gum-resin is obtained from several species within the genus Boswellia.1
- Myrrh: This resin is produced by plants in the genus Commiphora, particularly C. myrrha and C. erythraea.1