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Spruce burl

Picea abies

Description:

This norwegian spruce has a rounded outgrowth on its trunk. It is called a burl and may be there because of an injury, virus or fungus. The wood in these is usually harder than regular wood, and they are therefore popular for woodcarvers.

Habitat:

Forest.

Notes:

Photo taken by Arne Røysland.

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arne.roysland

Vestfold og Telemark, Norway

Spotted on Jul 30, 2019
Submitted on Jul 30, 2019

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