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| Lignum vitae tree |
Lignum Vitae is regarded by most to be both the heaviest and hardest wood in the world. Its durability in submerged or ground-contact applications is also exceptional. Lignum Vitae has been used for propeller shaft bearings on ships, and its natural oils provide self-lubrication that gives the wood excellent wear resistance.
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| wood bearing (cojinete) made on lignum vitae |
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| Lignum vitae mortar |
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| Lignum vitae bowls |
Unfortunately, Lignum Vitae has been exploited to the brink of extinction, and is now an endangered species.
