Bursera

/bɜːrˈsɪərə/ noun

A genus of tropical trees and shrubs known for their aromatic resin, including species that produce incense and other useful products.

Named after the Burser family (likely Johann Burser, a botanist), following Linnaean convention of naming plant genera after notable naturalists.

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