Wood - Specimen details
Catalogue Number: 33607 | |||||
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No Image | 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. |