nakedwood

• Sustantivo que designa uno de varios árboles pequeños o medianos nativos de Florida y las Indias Occidentales, caracterizados por corteza fina y escamosa, duramen oscuro y pesado, y en algunas especies frutos y semillas aromáticos que producen una madera dura, pesada y de grano fino, a menudo veteada como cebra.

A noun referring to any of several small to medium-sized trees native to Florida and the West Indies, characterized by thin scaly bark, heavy dark heartwood, and in some species aromatic fruits and seeds that yield hard, heavy, close-grained zebrawood.

1. A type of tree from Florida and the West IndiesC2formalamerican

   Any of several small to medium-sized trees native to Florida and the West Indies, characterized by thin, scaly bark and heavy, dark heartwood.

   Árbol de corteza escamosa de Florida y las Antillas

   • The nakedwood tree is known for its dense, dark heartwood used in woodworking.
   • In the Florida Keys, the nakedwood thrives in coastal hammocks.
   • The thin, scaly bark of the nakedwood distinguishes it from other local species.

2. A specific tree with aromatic fruits and seedsC2formalamerican

   A tree found in extreme southern Florida and the West Indies, with thin scaly bark, aromatic fruits and seeds, and hard, heavy, close-grained zebrawood.

   Árbol de zebrano (Amyris elemifera)

   • The nakedwood's aromatic seeds are sometimes used in traditional remedies.
   • Its close-grained wood, resembling zebrawood, is prized for fine furniture.
   • This tree species is rare and found only in specific subtropical habitats.

   Sinónimoszebrawood