Ceylon ebony (wood)

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Scope note
Wood of the species Diospyros ebenum. The wood beneath the trunk is pure white until the heart is reached. The heartwood excels in fineness and in the intensity of its dark color.
Ceylon ebony
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024