West Indian satinwood (wood)

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Scope note
Lustrous, dark yellow wood from the species Zanthoxylum flavum, native to South America, the Caribbean islands, and Africa. This oily timber has a close, irregular grain, smells like coconut, and polishes to a high gloss.
West Indian satinwood
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024