Copal
Bursera hindsiana
Family: Burseraceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 3.6 m tall. The flowers are small. The fruit are oval and 1.2 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It needs to be in full sun. It suits hardiness zones 9b-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Mexico
How it is used for food
The seeds are a famine food.
Edible parts
Seeds, caution
How it is grown
The tree can be used as a living fence or hedge.
Its other names
Local names
Torote prieto