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Title: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Dawie on February 08, 2011, 03:57:01 am

Hi Folks
Let's talk trees that aren't trees.
David

The Ombu {Phytolacca dioica} tree, looks like a tree but is actually not a tree specie, it is a massive evergreen herb. It grows in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. The Ombu can live with very little water, can survive violent storms, insect attacks and intense heat. Its wood is so spongy it can be cut with a knife. Its trunk can have a diameter of 16 foot and the total overall height can reach 60 foot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/22006588@N08/4195286810/

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Mainewoods on February 08, 2011, 07:10:22 am

Quote from: Dawie on February 08, 2011, 03:57:01 am

Hi Folks
Let's talk trees that aren't trees.
David

The Ombu {Phytolacca dioica} . Its wood is so spongy it can be cut with a knife.

So it ought to be very easy to scroll with, right?!  Where can I get some?!  ;)

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Dawie on February 08, 2011, 10:51:52 am

Quote from: Mainewoods on February 08, 2011, 07:10:22 am

Quote from: Dawie on February 08, 2011, 03:57:01 am

Hi Folks
Let's talk trees that aren't trees.
David

The Ombu {Phytolacca dioica} . Its wood is so spongy it can be cut with a knife.

So it ought to be very easy to scroll with, right?!  Where can I get some?!  ;)

Try South America ::)

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Mainewoods on February 08, 2011, 02:08:09 pm

Quote from: Dawie on February 08, 2011, 10:51:52 am

Try South America ::)

You mean like Mississippi?!  ;) ;D

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Rightarm on February 08, 2011, 07:24:16 pm

    David. How about Terre Haute IN. I don't want to drive to South America! LOL. Dave 8)

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: GrayBeard on February 09, 2011, 12:14:07 am

Fascinating Facts!

I drove to Juarez a couple times ...does that count?

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Russ C on February 09, 2011, 07:25:19 am

I have been to Brazil, but I don't remember seeing that tree. Probably cause trees where the last thing on my mind.  LOL  8)

Title: Re: Wood Facts A Series Tuesday
Post by: Marcellarius on February 09, 2011, 07:27:08 am

great info david! .
South america is to far for me  :D