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Abies

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Abies SPECIES: balsamea

Abies balsamea, Cross-Section Abies balsamea, Cross-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Radial-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section Abies balsamea, Tangential-Section
Abies balsamea fiber Abies balsamea fiber Abies balsamea fiber

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Acer

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Sapindales FAMILY: Sapindaceae (Aceraceae) GENUS: Acer SPECIES: saccharum

Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Cross-Section Acer saccharum, Radial-Section Acer saccharum, Radial-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section Acer saccharum, Tangential-Section
Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber Acer saccharum Fiber

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Aesculus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Sapindales FAMILY: Sapindaceae GENUS: Aesculus SPECIES: glabra

Aesculus glabra, Cross-Section Aesculus glabra, Cross-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Radial-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section Aesculus glabra, Tangential-Section

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Alnus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Betulaceae GENUS: Alnus SPECIES: rubra

Alnus rubra, Cross-Section Alnus rubra, Cross-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Radial-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section Alnus rubra, Tangential-Section
Alnus rubra Fiber Alnus rubra Fiber

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Betula

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Betulaceae GENUS: Betula SPECIES: papyrifera

Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Cross-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Radial-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section Betula papyrifera, Tangential-Section

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Celtus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: ULmaceae GENUS: Celtus SPECIES: occidentalus

Celtus occidentalus, Cross-Section Celtus occidentalus, Cross-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Radial-Section Celtus occidentalus, Tangential-Section Celtus occidentalus, Tangential-Section

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Bambuseae (Timber Bamboo)

Bamboo is a special type of grass rather than a wood. It is included here because it is used as a wood in many applications.

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Monocots UNRANKED: Commelinids ORDER: Poales FAMILY: Poaceae SUBFAMILY: Bambusoideae TRIBE: Bambuseae SUBTRIBE: GENUS: SUBGENUS: SPECIES:

Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section Bamboo, Longitudinal Section

Phyllostachys bambusoides (Japanese Timber Bamboo, Madake Bamboo)

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Monocots UNRANKED: Commelinids ORDER: Poales FAMILY: Poaceae SUBFAMILY: Bambusoideae TRIBE: Bambuseae SUBTRIBE: Shibataeinae GENUS: Phyllostachys SUBGENUS: SPECIES: bambusoides

Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Bamboo, Cross-Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section Madake, Longitudinal Section

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Cornus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Asterids ORDER: Cornales FAMILY: Cornaceae GENUS: Cornus SPECIES: florida

Cornus florida, Cross-Section Cornus florida, Cross-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Radial-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section Cornus florida, Tangential-Section
Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber Cornus florida Fiber

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Fagus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Fagus SPECIES: grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia, Cross-Section Fagus grandifolia, Cross-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Radial-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section Fagus grandifolia, Tangential-Section

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Fraxinus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Asterids ORDER: Lamiales FAMILY: Oleaceae GENUS: Fraxinus SPECIES: nigra

Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Cross-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Ole Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Radial-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section Fraxinus nigra, Tangential-Section

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Gleditsia

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fabales FAMILY: Fabaceae GENUS: Gleditsia SPECIES: triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Cross-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Radial-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Tangential-Section Gleditsia triacanthos, Tangential-Section

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Ilex

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Asterids ORDER: Aquifoliales FAMILY: Aquifoliaceae GENUS: Ilex SPECIES: opaca

Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Cross-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Radial-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section Ilex opaca, Tangential-Section

Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber Ilex opaca Fiber

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Juniperus

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Cupressaceae GENUS: Juniperus SPECIES: Virginiana

Juniperus Virginiana, Cross-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Cross-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Radial-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Tangential-Section Juniperus Virginiana, Tangential-Section
Juniperus Virginiana Fiber Juniperus Virginiana Fiber

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Larix

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Larix SPECIES: laricina

Larix laricina, Cross-Section Larix laricina, Cross-Section Larix laricina, Radial Section Larix laricina, Radial Section Larix laricina, Tangential Section Larix laricina, Tangential Section
Larix laricina Fiber Larix laricina Fiber Larix laricina Fiber

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Liriodendron

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Magnoliids ORDER: Magnoliales FAMILY: Magnoliaceae GENUS: Liriodendron SPECIES: tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera, Cross-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Cross-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Radial-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Tangential-Section Liriodendron tulipifera, Tangential-Section

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Maclura

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Moraceae TRIBE: Moreae GENUS: Maclura SPECIES: pomifera

Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Cross-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Radial-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section Maclura pomifera, Tangential-Section

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Morus

KINGDOM: Plantae (UNRANKED): Angiosperms (UNRANKED): Eudicots (UNRANKED): Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Moraceae GENUS: Morus SPECIES: rubra

Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Cross-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Radial-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section Morus rubra, Tangential-Section

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Picea

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae SUBFAMILY: Piceoideae GENUS: Picea SPECIES: glauca

Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Cross-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Radial-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section Picea glauca, Tangential-Section
Picea glauca Fiber Picea glauca Fiber

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Pinus

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pinus SUBGENUS: Pinus SPECIES: ponderosa

Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Cross-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Radial-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Radial-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Tangential-Section Pinus Ponderosa, Tangential-Section
Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Pinus Ponderosa Fiber Ponderosa Pine Needle Silica

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KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pinus SUBGENUS: Pinus SPECIES: strobus

White Pine Needle Cast White Pine Needle Cast

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Populus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malpighiales FAMILY: Salicaceae GENUS: Populus SECTION: Tacamahaca SPECIES: balsamifera

Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Cross-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Radial-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section Populus balsamifera, Tangential-Section

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KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malpighiales FAMILY: Salicaceae GENUS: Populus SECTION: Populus SPECIES: tremuloides

Populus tremuloides, Cross-Section Populus tremuloides, Cross-Section Populus tremuloides, Radial Section Populus tremuloides, Radial Section Populus tremuloides, Tangential Section Populus tremuloides, Tangential Section

Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers Populus tremuloides Fibers

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Prunus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: Rosaceae GENUS: Prunus SUBGENUS: Padus SPECIES: serotina

Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Cross-Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Radial Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section Prunus serotina, Tangential Section
Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber Prunus serotina Fiber

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KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Pseudotsuga SPECIES: menziesii

Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Cross-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Cross-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Radial-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section Pseudotsuga Menziesii, Tangential-Section
Pseudotsuga Menziesii Fiber

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Quercus

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Quercus SPECIES: alba

Quercus Alba, Cross-Section Quercus Alba, Cross-Section Quercus Alba, Tangential-Section Quercus Alba, Tangential-Section

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KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Fagaceae GENUS: Quercus SPECIES: rubra

Quercus Rubra, Cross-Section Quercus Rubra, Cross-Section Quercus Rubra, Radial-Section Quercus Rubra, Radial-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section Quercus Rubra, Tangential-Section

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Sequoia

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Cupressaceae GENUS: Sequoia SPECIES: sempervirens

Sequoia Sempervirens, Cross-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Cross-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Radial-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section Sequoia Sempervirens, Tangential-Section

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Taxus

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Taxaceace GENUS: Taxus SPECIES: brevifolia

Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Cross-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Radial-Section Taxus brevifolia, Tangential-Section
Taxus brevifolia Fiber Taxus brevifolia Fiber

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Tilia

KINGDOM: Plantae UNRANKED: Angiosperms UNRANKED: Eudicots UNRANKED: Rosids ORDER: Malvales FAMILY: Tiliaceae GENUS: Tilia SPECIES: americana

Tilia americana Cross-Section Tilia americana Cross-Section Tilia americana Radial Section Tilia americana Radial Section Tilia americana Tangential Section Tilia americana Tangential Section
Tilia americana Fiber Tilia americana Fiber

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Tsuga

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Pinophyta CLASS: Pinopsida ORDER: Pinales FAMILY: Pinaceae GENUS: Tsuga SPECIES: canadensis

Tsuga Canadensis, Cross-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Cross-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Radial-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Tangential-Section Tsuga Canadensis, Tangential-Section
Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber Tsuga Canadensis Fiber

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Ulmus

KINGDOM: Plantae DIVISION: Magnoliophyta CLASS: Magnoliopsida ORDER: Rosales FAMILY: ULmaceae GENUS: Ulmus SPECIES: thomasii

Ulmus thomasii, Cross-Section Ulmus thomasii, Cross-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Radial-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section Ulmus thomasii, Tangential-Section

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