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The balsa wood tree, scientifically named ochroma lagopus, is a relatively fast growing plant found primarily in Central and South America. Balsa wood trees grow best under the conditions found in rainforests, ideally in mountainous terrain between rivers. The country of Ecuador is perhaps the largest exporter of balsa wood, although many local farmers consider the plant to be little more than a weed.

* http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-balsa-wood.htmAnother site with good information:

* http://www.mat.uc.pt/~pedro/ncientificos/artigos/techbal.html

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