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Bulnesia

Bulnesia

9.9
A group of South American trees, some called palo santo, whose wood smells sweet and is used for incense
  • noun
  • /bʌlˈniːziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The aromatic wood of Bulnesia is highly valued for incense and traditional medicine.

Examples

  • Several species within the Bulnesia genus are threatened by overharvesting.

  • The Bulnesia tree is often used for making furniture.

  • Scientists are studying the ecological impact of Bulnesia plantations in arid regions.

  • In Peru, Bulnesia is prized for its aromatic wood.

  • The aromatic wood of Bulnesia is highly valued for incense and traditional medicine.

  • Scientists are studying the ecological impact of Bulnesia plantations in arid regions.

  • Several species within the Bulnesia genus are threatened by overharvesting.

Surface Forms

Bulnesia singular
Bulnesias plural

Etymology

Bulnesia is a scientific name built from a name, probably a person or place, and the Latin ending -ia, which means 'belonging to' or 'place of'. So Bulnesia simply names a group of South American trees, including the fragrant 'palo santo' wood, and helps you remember it refers to that kind of plant.