Dacrydium Franklinii
Called Huon pine, because of its being found near the Huon River, in Tasmania. It belongs to the yew family. It furnishes valuable timber, very durable, and is used for ship and house building; some o...
Called Huon pine, because of its being
found near the Huon River, in Tasmania. It belongs to the yew
family. It furnishes valuable timber, very durable, and is used
for ship and house building; some of the wood is very beautifully
marked, and is used in furniture making and cabinetwork.
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