Bursera sp.
Elephant tree, torote, copal, Copal
(c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · licence
Family: Burseraceae · Type: Tree · Native
Bursera sp. (Elephant tree) is a native California tree in the Burseraceae family.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bursera sp. native to California?
Yes. Bursera sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Bursera sp. belong to?
Bursera sp. is in the Burseraceae family, genus Bursera.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Cal-IPC, and more.