Difference between revisions of "Kamassi boxwood"
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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
Hazards and Safety
Dust from this wood can cause nose, throat and skin irritation and asthma. Ingestion may cause nervous system effects.
Authority
- G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 113
- Website address 1, Website address 1 Comment: www.si.edu/cal/boxwoods.html