Wood - Specimen details

Wood - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 14368

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Plant Name 142.01 MONIMIACEAE Doryphora sassafras Entry Book Number 13.1953
Artefact Name Wood Vernacular Name
Iso Country Australia TDWG Region Australia
Parts Held Wood Geography Description Australia, New South Wales, Queensland
Uses WoodUse: MATERIALS User: Man TDWG use MATERIALS
Storage Woods size B Related Items
Donor Forestry Comm. of NSW, Div. of Wood Tech. Donor No
Donor Date Donor Notes
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Number Components Publication
Notes: Label source: A yellowish close-textured timber, which darkens on exposure, and is fragrantwhen freshly cut; light in weight and works well. Used for flooring, linings mouldings, turnery, light handles, veneer core stock etc., and to some extent in the c, abinet trade; it is not durable in exposed situations unless protected. A medium sized tree, found in the coastal brush forests of NSW and Queensland. H = Soft. W = 32 to 40 lbs per cubic foot.

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