Carribean Walnut

CARRIBEAN WALNUT (Lysiloma spp.)

Common names: Sabicu, False Tamarind, Lysiloma des Bahamas, tabernon, taverneau, tavernon

Distribution : Mexico, South America

Color/appearance : Heartwood light to medium brown, sometimes with a reddish or purplish hue. Darker brown streaks common. Thin sapwood is a pale grayish white, clearly demarcated from heartwood. Sometimes seen with curly grain patterns.

Janka hardness: 1400 lb_f

Density: 4.08 lb_f

Allergies/Toxicity: Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Tzalam has been reported to cause cold-like symptoms.

Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No

Common Uses: Flooring, exterior furniture, interior trim, veneer, turned objects, and other small, specialty wood items.