An Economic Botany Collection
Richard H. Zander
July 21, 2006
Res Botanica, a Missouri Botanical Garden Web Site

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FOREST PRODUCTS

Trivet made of Black Walnut, Juglans nigra.

Cork, Quercus suber. Bark of an oak species.

Fatwood, probably Pinus longifolia, Long-leaf pine. Sold as a fire-starter, source of turpentine.

Lignum-Vitae, Guaiacum sanctum wood.