mahogany

     

The name mahogany is use when referring to numerous varieties of dark-colored wood, originally the wood of the species Swietenia mahagoni, known as West Indian or Cuban Mahogany. It was later used also for the wood of Swietenia macrophylla, which is closely related, and known as Honduras Mahogany. Today, all species of Swietenia are listed by CITES, and are therefore protected. Species of Swietenia cross readily when they grow in proximity, the hybrid between S. mahagoni and S. macrophylla is widely planted. Mahogany is also the national tree of Dominican Republic. It is also part of the national seal of Belize which was known as British Honduras before independence.

Trivia about mahogany

  • Diana played a fashion designer in this 1975 film & also sang its theme, "Do You Know Where You're Going To"
  • Varieties of this tree, noted for its wood, include the West Indian & Honduras
  • This wood, seen here, gives a room a solid feeling
  • Hard reddish-brown wood of the genus Swietenia
  • After Chippendale used this dark, rich wood for dining tables, its name became synonymous with them
  • Tree that yields hard, reddish-brown wood for furniture-making; do you know where it's going to?

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