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Haematoxylum

Haematoxylum

9.9
A small group of spiny bushes and small trees from tropical America with wood used for dye
  • noun
  • /ˌhiːməˈtɒksɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • The wood of Haematoxylum campechianum is prized for making dye.

Examples

  • The Haematoxylum tree is known for its durable wood.

  • Botanists studied several species within the Haematoxylum genus.

  • Haematoxylum trees are native to regions of Central and South America.

  • Many artisans prefer Haematoxylum for crafting furniture.

  • Haematoxylum trees are native to regions of Central and South America, where they thrive in tropical climates.

  • The durable wood of Haematoxylum is often used in crafting high-quality furniture.

  • Craftsmen appreciate Haematoxylum for its strength and beautiful grain in woodworking projects.

Synonyms

genus Haematoxylum
vsHaematoxylum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of tropical American shrubs and trees like the logwood tree

is general and mentions the presence of valuable wood species
Haematoxylon
vsHaematoxylum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small thorny tree or bush from tropical America that gives a red dye

includes that sense but also notes species valued for their wood
genus Haematoxylon
vsHaematoxylum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of spiny, bushy shrubs or small trees from tropical America

includes that sense but also notes species valued for their wood

Compounds

genus Haematoxylum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of tropical American shrubs and trees like the logwood tree

Haematoxylum campechianum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tropical tree whose hard reddish-brown wood makes a black dye

Surface Forms

Haematoxylum singular
Haematoxylums plural

Etymology

Haematoxylum comes from Greek parts haima ('blood') and xylon ('wood'). These trees produce a deep red dye, so the name literally means 'blood wood' and explains why the wood was so valued.