JENISERO
From Mexico and Central America
(Enterolobium cyclocarpum Gris.)
(Leguminosae)
An imported wood of increasing importance. Also called Genezero and Kelobra. Used in California for furniture, interior finish of houses and office buildings, show windows, and for cabinets. It is strong and tough and takes a high polish. The Monadnock Building in San Francisco is trimmed throughout with this wood.
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