What is another word for clusia?
Pronunciation: [klˈuːzɪə] (IPA) 
Clusia is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs native to tropical America that are known for their thick, leathery leaves and beautiful flowers. Synonyms for clusia can include the common names pitch apple, copey, and autograph tree, all of which are used to refer to various species within the clusia genus. Pitch apple gets its name from the sticky sap that oozes from the tree's trunk and branches, while copey is thought to be derived from an indigenous word meaning "shade tree". The autograph tree earned its name due to its trunk's tendency to bear scars from people who carve their names into the bark.
