Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by origin]
6. biological material
7. plant material
8. [wood and wood by product]
9. wood (plant material)
10. [wood by composition or origin]
11. hardwood

Anotations

Scope note:

Hard, heavy wood from the Brazilian species Mezilaurus itauba, having uniform texture and color, greenish olive in color when cut but becoming dark chestnut color over time. It has been used in construction, for shipbuilding, bridges, posts, beams, door and window sills, floorboards, and furniture.