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Acacia koa (species)


Identification code: 300375434



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Alternative term/s

  • koa
  • koa-ka
  • koaia

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Scope note:

Species of large tree native to Hawaii used for carvings, dugout canoes, early surfboards, and other items; tannin extracted from the bark is used for processing leather. Few koa forests remain, because the trees have been overharvested for their attractive wood.

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