lemon-wood tree

• Nombre común de varios árboles tropicales con aroma a limón en la madera o las hojas, especialmente el pitósporo de Nueva Zelanda (Pittosporum eugenioides) y el eucalipto o goma de limón de Australia (Corymbia citriodora). Su madera se utiliza en ebanistería y fabricación de muebles.

A common name for several tropical trees with lemon-scented wood or leaves, most notably the lemonwood tree (Pittosporum eugenioides) native to New Zealand, or the lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) from Australia. The wood is often used in cabinetry and woodworking.

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   A common name for several trees with wood that smells like lemon, often used in woodworking or for its aromatic properties.

   árbol de madera de limón

   • The lemon-wood tree is prized for its fragrant timber.
   • Craftsmen use the wood of the lemon-wood tree for making fine furniture.
   • The bark of the lemon-wood tree has a distinct citrus scent.