The heartwood is red as blood and very smooth. Bloodwood may be difficult to work with but its hardness and color make it a favorite. Common uses are carvings, trim, inlays, furniture, guitars, knife handles and turned objects.
Bloodwood
Bloodwood (Brosimum rubescens)
Janka Hardness: 2,900 lbf (12,900 N)
Region: Tropical South America
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