Wood - Specimen details

Wood - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 33607

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Plant Name 43.01 MELIACEAE Carapa guianensis Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Wood Vernacular Name
Iso Country Guyana TDWG Region Guyana
Parts Held Wood Geography Description British Guiana
Uses WoodUse: User: Not defined TDWG use
Storage Woods size D Related Items
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Notes: Label source: Tree widespread in Tropical America. Also called Brazilian ? British Guiana Mahogany. Woods resembles mahogany but lacks its natural lustre and has a more blunting effect on tools. Commonly used as a mahogany substitute. Weight 40lb/cu.ft.

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