purau

• Árvore ou arbusto tropical conhecido como hibisco-do-mar, de madeira leve e resistente usada em canoas com flutuadores e de fibras usadas para cordas e calafetagem, frequentemente cultivado como ornamental.

A shrubby tree widely distributed along tropical shores, yielding light tough wood used for canoe outriggers and fiber used for cordage and caulk, often cultivated for ornament.

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   A shrubby tree found along tropical shores, known for its light, tough wood used for canoe outriggers and its fiber used for cordage and caulking; often grown ornamentally.

   Árvore tropical

   • The purau tree is commonly planted along coastal areas for its ornamental value.
   • Local fishermen use purau wood to craft durable canoe outriggers.
   • The fiber from the purau is traditionally used for making strong ropes.

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