Identifying Wood: Hardwoods
Date Published
1 November 2023
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Edinburgh Napier University
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Summary
Common hardwood species are identified by observing the pores in the cross-section, the visibility and size of rays, and any indications of pith flecks or low density.
Hardwoods show different physical features depending on species. This allows the wood of individual species to be identified by anatomy.
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