dracontomelon dao, Anacardiaceae, 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: 8
Number of individual trees analyzed: 10
Number of specimens: 25
Number of measurements: 75
Max PZC read (of all measurements): 25.9
Min PZC read (of all measurements): 17.1
Max PZC average on one log: 24.3
Min PZC average on one log: 17.8
PZC Average of all logs: 21.1
Species: dracontomelon dao
Family: Anacardiaceae
Clade: Angiospermae
Description: Dracontomelon dao, also known as the Dao tree or Pacific Lychee, is a large tropical tree characterized by its prominent pinnate leaves and the production of small, yellowish flowers in terminal panicles. It is most recognized for its large, round to oval, reddish-orange fruit, which is edible and highly valued.
Pictures – each from a different individual tree:










See also
FINISHING PALDAO
LARGE GIFS 7
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