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lignumvitae [′lig·nəm′vīd·ē] (botany) Guaiacum sanctum.A medium-sized evergreen tree in the order Sapindales that yields a resin or gum known as gum guaiac or resin of guaiac. Also known as hollywood lignumvitae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Among the champs: the biggest Texas ash, Texas persimmon, Texas buckeye, Texas sophora, Texas lignumvitae, Texas paloverde, Texas hercules-club, Texas redbud, Texas mulberry, Texas oak, and Texas live oak. BLOLLY Longleaf, Guapira discolor, 1994 Lignumvitae Key SP, Fla. How it's used: The ship's sheaves, wooden blocks, belaying pins, and dead-eyes, all components of the rigging, are made of lignumvitae. |
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