Elephant Trees, Copales, and Cuajiotes: A Natural History of Bursera

by Judith X. Becerra and David Yetman

Predominantly native to the U.S. Southwest, Mexico, and the Caribbean, the various species of Bursera have been prized throughout history for their distinctive aromas, medicinal properties, workable wood, and attractive appearance. Despite its extensive past and current use as incense in religious ceremonies, and its resourceful antiseptic ability to treat a range of maladies, no comprehensive book exists on this vital yet overlooked plant...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816551944
• ISBN13: 9780816551941
• Release Date: February 2024
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 272 Pages