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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A dense yellow wood from the tree ''Gonioma kamassi'', that grows in South Africa. Though not a true [ | + | A dense yellow wood from the tree ''Gonioma kamassi'', that grows in South Africa. Though not a true [[boxwood]], it is often used as a substitute due to its similar characteristics. The hard, fine-grain wood is primarily used for loom shuttles because it is very wear-resistant. It is also found in small decorative items, games and engravings. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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''Gonioma kamassi''; false cape boxwood, Knysna boxwood; also called African boxwood | ''Gonioma kamassi''; false cape boxwood, Knysna boxwood; also called African boxwood | ||
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Dust from this wood can cause nose, throat and skin irritation and asthma. Ingestion may cause nervous system effects. | Dust from this wood can cause nose, throat and skin irritation and asthma. Ingestion may cause nervous system effects. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 113 | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 113 | ||
| − | * | + | * Smithsonian Institute: www.si.edu/cal/boxwoods.html |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:32, 15 September 2022
Description
A dense yellow wood from the tree Gonioma kamassi, that grows in South Africa. Though not a true Boxwood, it is often used as a substitute due to its similar characteristics. The hard, fine-grain wood is primarily used for loom shuttles because it is very wear-resistant. It is also found in small decorative items, games and engravings.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Gonioma kamassi; false cape boxwood, Knysna boxwood; also called African boxwood
Risks
Dust from this wood can cause nose, throat and skin irritation and asthma. Ingestion may cause nervous system effects.
Resources and Citations
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 113
- Smithsonian Institute: www.si.edu/cal/boxwoods.html