MAHOGANY CROTCH (lat. Honduras Mahogany = Swietania macrophylla; Fam. Meliaceae)
| Other names: | Mahagony Pyramiden, Palma de Caoba, Ronce d´ Acajou |
| Source: | Central and South America (Southern Mexico, Central America, Colombia and Venezuela into the Amazon basin to northern Bolivia and eastern Peru), some Caribbean islands |
| Wood Color: | Freshly cut reddish brown to medium red, pinkish, yellowish or salmon red, with age darkening to a deep rich reddish brown |
| Characteristics: | Pattern is developed in crotches of Honduras Mahogany trees, very slow and careful drying required, good dyable |
| Application: | Exclusive face veneer for furnitures, interior design, pianos |