BRAZILIAN ROSEWOOD

From Brazil

(Dalbergia nigra Fr. All.)

(Leguminosae)

One of the best known woods of Brazil and known to commerce for over 300 years. In addition to beautiful figure and color, the wood has a fragrant odor. Used for cutlery handles, cabinets, furniture, turnery, and inlay work; very popular at one time as veneer for square pianos.

Location: 240-1 (explanation)