Timbo

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DURABILITY:   Very durable

SOURCE:   Argentina, Bolivia, Southern Brazil

DESCRIPTION:   Heartwood is light yellowish tan in color, sometimes with dark brown streaks, medium texture. A relative of guanacaste, but much heavier; comparable to cocobolo in density. Dust is a potential irritant to mucous membranes.