nakedwood

• Nom désignant un ou plusieurs petits ou moyens arbres de Floride et des Antilles, caractérisés par une écorce fine et écailleuse, un cœur sombre et lourd, et chez certaines espèces des fruits et graines aromatiques donnant un bois dur, dense et finement veiné, dit zébré.

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.

   bois-nu des Antilles

   • 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.

   Bois zébré des Antilles

   • 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.

   Synonymeszebrawood