Bursera sp. indet.
Torote negra
BurseraceaeBark/Sap
What to Eat
Edible parts: Bark
The bark is used to make a drink.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant.
Central America, Mexico,
Countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador
How to Identify
A tropical tree in the Burseraceae family with bark used in traditional preparation.
Notes
There are about 100 Bursera species.
References (2)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1997
- Anderson, M., 2002, The World Encyclopedia of Cacti and Succulents. Hermes House, New York. p 137 (Genus)
