A remarkably pretty wood with lots of variation and character. Texture is fine and uniform, pores barely visible; grain often interlocked. The wood works with some difficulty due to its hardness and density, and sharp tools must be used. Easy to finish and takes an excellent polish.
Color Range
Dark reddish brown to golden brown or tan with lots of variation and alternating color.
Other Names
Black poisonwood, Caribbean Rosewood, Chechem, Chechem negro, Chechen, Poisontree
Some Typical Uses
Furniture, flooring, turnery, accessories, musical instruments, small parts.
What's the Tree Like?
Medium trees reaching up to 50 feet in height with a diameter of 18-24''. Sap is said to be caustic and should be avoided, but the wood is not poisonous
Chechen grows in
Central America, Mexico, Yucatan
Chechen Prices and Available Wood or Lumber Products
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