Eastern cottonwood (wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the species Populus deltoides, native to the lower Mississippi Valley. It has a soft, pale color, fine grain, uniform texture, works easily, and stains well; however, the wood has a tendency to warp. It is used for millwork, musical instruments, paneling, packing boxes, paper pulp, and excelsior.
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Otros términos
- peuplier deltoïde (bois) [fr]
- álamo de virginia (madera) [es]
- cottonwood, eastern (wood) [en]