Bursera microphylla

Bursera microphylla A. Gray

Small-Leaf Elephant Tree, Torote
Burseraceae


Protologue: Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 155 (1861)

Pronunciation: Búr-ser-a mi-cro-phy´l-la
Etymology: Joachim Burser (1583-1649) + micro, small + phyllon, leaf

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SD County Synoptic Voucher


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Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  



A small tree or large shrub, rare in our deserts.
Note pinnately compound leaves and drupe fruit.

 

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