spirostachys africana, Euphorbiaceae, Angiospermae (Hardwood)

Chatoyance was measured by the chatometry.com team using the PZC method. The statistics for this specific timber are hereby summarized to provide an evaluation of data robustness:
Number of sources for samples: 1
Number of individual trees analyzed: 1
Number of specimens: 1
Number of measurements: 6
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 16.4
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 13.6
Max PZC average on one log: 14.7
Min PZC average on one log: 14.7
PZC Average of all logs: 14.7
Species: spirostachys africana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: A medium-sized, deciduous tree with distinctive dark, fissured bark that flakes in rectangular plates. It features simple, ovate leaves, inconspicuous flowers, and small, three-lobed capsule fruits. Known for its toxic milky sap and highly valued, fragrant timber.
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