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  1. elephant tree, Bursera microphyllanoun

    small tree or shrub of the southwestern United States having a spicy odor and odd-pinnate leaves and small clusters of white flowers

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  1. elephant tree

    An elephant tree is a type of plant that belongs to the Bignoniaceae family. The species, officially known as Bursera microphylla, is native to southwestern United States and Mexico. The tree gets its name from its bulbous, grey trunk that resembles an elephant's hide. It typically grows in arid desert climates, has a small stature, produces small leaves, and yellowish flowers. This hardy plant is also known for its ability to store water in its trunk and for its resinous sap which has been used in traditional medicine.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of elephant tree in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of elephant tree in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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