Linaloe, Mexican linaloe
Bursera glabrifolia

Family: Burseraceae

What it is like

A soft tree. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk and the leaves are arranged at the tips of branches. The flowers are white and in clusters. These are 1 cm long. The fruit are pea-sized red berries.

There are about 100 Bursera species. There are 82 Bursera species in Mexico.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It needs a temperature above 12°C.

Countries/locations it is found in

Mexico (country/location of origin), North America

How it is used for food

The oil from the wood and fruit is used to give a slightly bitter, lime-like flavour to foods.

Edible parts

Wood - oil, fruit - oil

How it is grown

Plants are grown from cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Bursera nelsonii Rose; Bursera schiedeana Engl.; Bursera aloexylon;