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Purple Heart comes from
Parts of Central and South America

Botanical Name:
Peltogyne spp
 
Other Names:
Purpleheart, Amarante, Amaranth, Guarab, Koroboreli, Morado, Nazareno, Palo morado, Pau roxo, Pelo morado, Purperhard, Saka, Sakavalli, Tananeo, Violetwood
 
Color:
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.
 
Characteristics:
Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.
 
Typical Uses:
Industrial construction, flooring, tool handles, accessories, furniture.