Shisham (wood)
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Descripción
Wood derived from the species Dalbergia sissoo, native to the Indian subcontinent. The heartwood is dark brown and durable; the sapwood is lighter in color and prone attack by fungi and borers. The wood is used for the finest cabinetry, veneer, flooring, plywood, agricultural tools, musical instruments, carvings, skis, and boats.
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Otros términos
- sheesham (wood) [en]
- Indian rosewood (Dalbergia sissoo, wood) [en]