Parawood
(Rubberwood)
Hevea Brasiliensis
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Plantation grown in the Amazon basin,
Malaysia, India, and Africa for the production of high
quality latex rubber. After 25 years of production the yield
of latex declines at which time the trees are cut down and
replanted. They are then sent to the mills to be made into
furniture parts.
The color of the wood is whitish but
changes to a light yellow upon exposure. The grain pattern
is straight and is similar to Mahogany. The strength is
comparable to maple.
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