Tagua Nut

Tagua Nut (Phytelephas genus)

Common names: Tagua, Vegetable Ivory, Palm Ivory

Distribution : From southern Panama along the Andes to Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, northwestern Brazil, and Peru

Color/appearance : Brown outer shell, cream interior.

Janka hardness: 2.5 on the Mohs scale

Density: 6.25 lb_f

Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Non toxic. Edible.

Sustainability: CITES: No, IUCN: No

Common Uses: Inlays, accents, and small carvings