Brucia

/ˈbruːʃə/ noun

A genus of tropical shrubs found in Mexico and Central America, with aromatic leaves and small flowers.

Named in honor of botanist and physician Brucia (likely a Latinized family name from the 18th century), following the convention of naming plant genera after notable scientists.

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