“Mmmm, smells like Fruit Loops.” That is the usual comment heard after a sniff of a spicebush leaf or twig. Benzoic acid in the plant’s oils is responsible for the delightful aroma and is noted in the ...

Benzoin, a resin derived from the Styrax tree, is known as "Sambrani" in Hinduism and plays a significant role in various religious and spiritual practices. It is often used in sacred rituals, ...

The authors recommended planting in isolated, mostly closed canopy areas free of disturbances (trespassers, timber harvesting, large deer populations) and against planting in sites with wild ...