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               Name
                          California-Laurel (Umbellularia californica)
               Type
                          Hardwood.
               Other Names
                          Also known as Oregon myrtle, myrtle, bay laurel,
                          pepperwood, and spice tree.
               Sources
                          Grows in Oregon and California, United States.
               Appearance
                          Straight to wavy grain with a medium texture. Yellowish
                          brown or olive heartwood with pale brown sapwood.
                          Noted for its exquisite figure and color.
               Physical Props
                          Hard, moderately heavy, high shock resistance, and low
                          bending strength and stiffness. Very durable heartwood.
               Working Props
                          Easily worked by machine or hand tools. Excellent
                          turning properties. Polishes to a beautiful sheen.
               Uses
                          Considered one of the best woods for novelties due to
                          its natural beauty. Burls often sliced into cabinet-grade
                          veneer.
               Comments
                          One of the most expensive woods in the United States.

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