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Magnolia
| Name | Magnolia (Magnolia grandifolia) |
| Type | Hardwood. |
| Other Names | Also known as evergreen magnolia, southern magnolia, sweet magnolia, cucumber wood, black lin, bat tree, and bull bay. |
| Sources | Grows in United States and Britain. |
| Appearance | Generally straight grained with a close uniform texture. Light to dark brown heartwood tinged with yellow or green and yellowish white sapwood. Resembles yellow-poplar. |
| Physical Props | Moderately heavy, hard, strong, and stiff with good shock resistance and steam bending properties. Low natural decay resistance. |
| Working Props | Turns and otherwise machines well, resists splitting, and glues very well. Finishes easily - often painted. Requires little sanding. Stable in service. |
| Uses | Used for venetian-blind slats, cabinet frames, interior furniture and trim, toys, novelties, turned bowls, food containers (does not impart taste or odor), boxes, pallets, doors, dowels, veneer, and pulp. |
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