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First, understand that there are at least 30 species of tree that are called (in their own locale) "Ironwood". That said, the most common usage of the term is for the American Hornbeam tree.
The trunks and branches are usually on the slender side, medium grayish-brown, and until the tree is mature, relatively smooth (older trees have deeply fissured bark). The same tree is sometimes called "musclewood", as the sinewy look of the branches resembles tensed arm or leg muscles. As the name implies, the wood is very hard and tough.
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What is the scientific name for desert ironwood?
Olneya tesota is the scientific name for the desert ironwood tree.
Is Eucalyptus a hardwood tree or a soft wood tree?
yes bloody hard in Australia it has many type where i come from in Queensland there are type call ironwood ironbark red gum and many others and they are all very hard
What kind of tree has roots that grow around it that look like stumps?
A cypress tree.
What is unusual about ironwood?
Ironwood is the most dense wood in existance. Petrified wood is considered rock. Ironwood is so dense, it will not float on water. See the related link for more information.
What to softwood tree's leaves look like?
They generally look like pointy needles, but if you look closely you will see, tiny spikes and thorn-like leaves.
Does midway island have any trees?
Yes, I was told they were an Australian ironwood tree when I was there. They look like pine trees.
What is the scientific name of the ironwood tree?
There are several refrences to "ironwood" trees :The hornbeam tree (Carpinus betulus) or hop-hornbeam (Ostrya carpinifolia).The "desert ironwood" (Olneya tesota).The Ceylon Ironwood or rose chestnut (Mesua ferrea)The Catalina Ironwood (Lyonothamnus Floribundus ssp. Asplenifolius)In addition, the ebony tree (Diospyros ebenum and Diospyros crassiflora) is sometimes referred to as ironwood.
A tree that starts with an i?
· Ironwood
Tree that start with the letter i?
ironwood
What is the scientific name for desert ironwood?
Olneya tesota is the scientific name for the desert ironwood tree.
What kind of tree begins with the letter I.?
· Ironwood
What are the names of tree starting with letter i?
· Ironwood
Is there a type of tree that starts with the letter I?
· Ironwood
What is the name of a tree beginning with i?
Ironwood is a type of tree. It grows in the Sonoran Desert.
What is the Provincial tree of Mizoram?
The Ironwood (Mesua ferrea) is the provincial tree of Mizoram, Republic of India.
Name of trees that start with the letter I?
Ironwood is a type of tree. It grows in the Sonoran Desert.
What do a tangerine tree look like?
it do look like a tree with oranges
