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Botanical Name: Anadenanthera macrocarpa
 What's the wood like?
A very strong, dense, and hard wood that surprisingly decent to work with and looks incredible with a clear finish. The wood often displays dark, or nearly black, lines and irregular stripes which makes it nice for fine woodwork pieces.  How's the color?
Dark red, slightly maroon, with irregular dark (or nearly black) streaks and stripes  Does it go by other names?
Angico prieto, Cebil, Cebil Colorado, Curupay, Curupay ata, Patagonia Rosewood  What could I use it for?
Furniture, Musical instruments, flooring, various exterior uses, Marine construction, Tool handles, Turnery, Barge fenders, Docks, Exterior trim & siding, Handles, Naval architecture, Parquet flooring, Rafts, Shingles  What is the tree like?
The tree is reported to reach a height of about 80 feet (24 m), with a trunk diameter of 24 to 36 inches (60 to 90 cm). It develops straight and clear boles that are about 24 feet (7 m) long.
Latin America; Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru
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