Acacia koa (species)
- Scope note
- Species of large tree native to Hawaii used for carvings, dugout canoes, early surfboards, and other items; tannin extracted from the bark is used for processing leather. Few koa forests remain, because the trees have been overharvested for their attractive wood.
- Date of creation: 29-Apr-2024
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024