Hearne Hardwoods with over 120 species of domestic and exotic hardwoods in stock, is one of the largest specialty lumber yards in the world. We are a retailer of exotic wood up to 84" inches wide, figured wood, hardwood flooring and millwork services.

Origin of Wood Type:	Central America
Botanical Name:	Metopium brownei
Specific Gravity:	N/A
Avg. Weight Per BF (?):	4.5 lb/bf
Color Range:	brown - red
Rarity / Availability: (?):	Moderately Rare
Typical Avg. Width:	3" to 12"
Typical Avg. Length:	8' to 12' feet
Avg. Waste Factor (?):	30%
Wood Uses:	Fine Furniture, Cabinetry, Architecural Millwork, Wood Turning, Inlaying & Box Making
lumber Grades (?):	Common 1 & 2, Select and Better, Figured (Unselected)
Other Trade Names:	Poisonwood, Caribbean Rosewood
Description:	Also known as poisonwood because of it acidic sap. Sap leaves burning sensation on skin. Wood has very rich brown color and can be mistaken as a member of the rosewood family Material can be found with heavy figure Sap is an acid that will burn your skin *Gumba Limbe is the antidote for the poison wood and will always be found nearby