Box

Botanic name: 1. Buxus sempervirens 2. Buxus macowani

Family: Buxaceae

Grows: 1. Europe, western Asia, northern Africa 2. South-Africa

Volumeweight: 0,91

Other names: 1. Abassian, Iranian or Persian boxwood. 2. East-London boxwood

Usage: Boxwood comes from a very small tree. The wood, small pieces is very dense and hard. The main use is turning work like pegs for lutes and baroque guitars. Also used in inlay work.

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