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

Predominantly native to the US 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. This book the first book to describe the ecology, evolution, ethnobotany, and chemistry of the many species of Bursera.