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West Indian satinwood (wood)


Identification code: 300375349



Alternative term/s

  • African satinwood
  • Brazilian satinwood
  • concha satinwood
  • satinwood, West Indian

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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.

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