Types of wood

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Scientific name: genus: Diospyros

Ebony is extremely dense, fine-grained black wood. It does not float in water. Ebony is most famously used to make the black keys on a piano.

Mahogany is a generic name given to several different kinds of reddish-brown furniture grade timber, either from tropical regions or the Americas.

Oak is timber from the oak tree. It can be used to make floors and furniture.

Pine is a soft, cheap timber, commonly used for making floors and furniture. It becomes more yellow as it ages.

Scientific name: tectona grandis

Teak is a timber from an Indian tree. It is hard, durable and is particularly useful for making outdoor furniture and decking on ships.