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Article: Brazilian tulipwood's contrasting colors great for inlays. (Wood of the Month).(Brief Article)
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- Wood & Wood Products
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- April 1, 2002
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If wood had a pedigree, Brazilian tulipwood, the colorful member of the Dalbergia (rosewood) genus might be considered best in show. Brazilian tulipwood has a long history as a cabinet wood. The French called it bois de rose and according to the editors of The Encyclopedia of Wood, bois de rose was "used extensively in the furniture of the French Kings Louis XV and XVI, and in classical furniture of the 18th Century."
Brazilian rosewood grows in tropical South America, most notably Brazil, where it flourishes near Bahia and Pernambuco.
Like many members of the Dalbergia genus, Brazilian tulipwood has a pleasant scent when the wood is cut. As the editors ...