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Platymiscium

Platymiscium

9.9
Tropical American trees with hard wood used for furniture and timber
  • noun
  • /plæˈtɪmɪsiəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Platymiscium
  • The rare wood of Platymiscium is highly prized for fine furniture making.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species of Platymiscium in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Several species within the Platymiscium genus are important in tropical forestry.

  • The Platymiscium tree is known for its durability.

  • Many carpenters prefer using Platymiscium wood for furniture.

  • Several species within the Platymiscium genus are important in tropical forestry.

  • The rare wood of Platymiscium is highly prized for fine furniture making.

  • Many carpenters prefer using Platymiscium wood for furniture.

Compounds

Platymiscium pinnatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A large shrub from Colombia with leaves made of many leaflets and fragrant yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Platymiscium singular
Platymiscia plural

Etymology

Platymiscium starts with the Greek root platy meaning 'broad'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine 'broad wood' or wide planks, because these tropical trees are known for their hard, valuable timber.