purau

• Кустарниковое дерево, широко распространённое вдоль тропических берегов, дающее лёгкую прочную древесину, используемую для аутригеров каноэ, и волокно, используемое для верёвок и конопатки, часто выращиваемое как декоративное растение.

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.

   Тропическое дерево

   • 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.

   Синонимыbalibagomahoemajagua