Copal tree

Copal tree may refer to several tree species:

Trees yielding copal resin

Protium copal, a tree endemic to Mexico and Central America
Hymenaea courbaril, also called Brazilian copal tree, a tree common in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America
Hymenaea verrucosa, also called Zanzibar copal tree, a tree native to tropical East Africa

Trees yielding copal wood (used in woodcarving)

Bursera bipinnata, a tree widespread across Mexico and Central America
Bursera glabrifolia, a tree native to central Mexico

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