Swietenia mahagoni (species)

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Scope note
Wood of the species Swietenia mahagoni, native to southern Florida, the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. It turns reddish brown at maturity. This is the species for which the term "mahogany" was first coined, derived from a Native American term.
Swietenia mahagoni
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024