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.
Bursera trees produce copal and other resins that ancient Mesoamericans burned as incense in religious ceremonies—they're literally the source of sacred smoke!
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